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Question Help Winning the jackpot in a particular lottery requires that you select the correct threethree numbers between 1 and 2626 ​and, in a separate​ drawing, you must also select the correct single number between 1 and 3535. Find the probability of winning the jackpot.

Answer 1

The probability of winning the jackpot is 1 in 91000

Explanation:

Winning the jackpot requires that you select the correct three numbers between 1 and 26 and, in a separate drawing, you must also select the correct single number between 1 and 35.

26 numbers selected 3 at a time equals 26C3, or 26!/23!3!=2600

2600 x 35=91000

Thus,The probability of winning the jackpot is 1 in 91000