Question for math guys

[joel2006]

Let's say i have a random number generator set to generate a number between 25 and 41 randomly. What are the odds that i will get the same number (any number) four times in a row? is it 16 to the power of 4?

[Terry]

Either (17^4)or (15^4)depending on how you define “between 25 and 41.”

You'd do better with questions like this in the Probability Forum.

[Ed Miller]

It is to the 3rd power.

Let n be the total number of available numerical options.

1. Choose any number
2. Chance of getting number from step 1: 1/n
3. Chance of getting number from step 1: 1/n
4. Chance of getting number from step 1: 1/n

Therefore, the total chance is (1/n)^3

[Terry]

I stand corrected.