1. 02-14-11 06:07 PM #1
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    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?
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  2. 02-14-11 07:28 PM #2
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    Winning hands divided by possible hands:

    (45 choose 24) divided by (75 choose 45)
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  3. 02-14-11 07:57 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Justin7 View Post
    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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  4. 02-16-11 10:12 PM #4
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    yeah bingo is tough
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