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| + | I don't think so. Typically, in a lottery, it's just a combination of numbers, not a permutation. For example, the combination "5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30" would be the same as "30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5." | ||
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I figured out the probability, but got a little confused about the expectation. Any hints? | I figured out the probability, but got a little confused about the expectation. Any hints? | ||
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| + | Hint: it's a geometric distribution. See pages 433-434 - specifically, Theorem 4 on page 434. | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 3 March 2010
HW7MA375S10 - Due Thursday, March 4th
6.4 - 6, 8, 12, 16 | 7.1 - 12, 24, 30, 36, 42, 44, 46
Section 6.4
6.
does the order of winning numbers set matter?
I don't think so. Typically, in a lottery, it's just a combination of numbers, not a permutation. For example, the combination "5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30" would be the same as "30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5."
8.
12.
I figured out the probability, but got a little confused about the expectation. Any hints? thanks
Hint: it's a geometric distribution. See pages 433-434 - specifically, Theorem 4 on page 434.
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Section 7.1
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36. I'm totally lost, help please.
I broke down how many ways can 10 cents, 15 cents, and 20 cents be paid using tree diagram. Then, find the recurrence relation of a20 with respect to the others.
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46. i got 9 ways to parenthize x_0-x_4. is this correct because part B is confusing.
I don't think that's right. You can use the explicit formula in the example to find the correct number (part c).
