Math Problem of Video Bingo

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  • B1GER1C828
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    • 07-31-07
    • 10244

    #1
    Math Problem of Video Bingo
    hello, so i was playing video bingo and wanted to know odds of actually getting the 5k jackpot.

    how the game is played: 75 total numbers eligible to be drawn. Each game varies how many numbers are drawn, but for this example It will be 73. I need to match 24 numbers within the first 45 numbers drawn to win the biggest payout(5k-1) What is the probability i hit the 24 numbers in the first 45 draws?

    When i did it out, i got 0.00000000482639 which ya know, just doesnt seem right Any help?
    Last edited by B1GER1C828; 02-14-11, 08:00 PM.
  • Justin7
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    • 07-31-06
    • 8577

    #2
    Winning hands divided by possible hands:

    (45 choose 24) divided by (75 choose 45)
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    • B1GER1C828
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      • 07-31-07
      • 10244

      #3
      Originally posted by Justin7
      Winning hands divided by possible hands: (45 choose 24) divided by (75 choose 45)
      in excel, this would be =combin(45,24) and =combin(75,45) then divide?

      if so, then i did it rightm i just didnt think i did. thought it would be a bigger percent

      might stay clear of video bingo now
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      • sportscash
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        • 01-16-09
        • 2894

        #4
        yeah bingo is tough
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