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joel2006 01-28-2004 07:43 PM

Question for math guys
 
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 01-29-2004 03:49 AM

Re: Question for math guys
 
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 01-29-2004 07:46 AM

Re: Question for math guys
 
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 01-29-2004 02:26 PM

Re: Question for math guys
 
I stand corrected.


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