So, since everyone knows the Mega Millions is high and there are a lot of math minded people on the forum..
I got into a debate about calculation the odds of winning if you purchase multiple tickets.
Of course there are assumptions:
Let's say, for ease of calculation, odds of 1 ticket winning are 1:1 Million. The 1 million represents all possible number combinations.
Also, each ticket purchased, represents a distinct number combination.
If odds of winning with 1 ticket = 1/1,000,000 and I buy 82 tickets, what are my odds of winning?
A: 82/1,000,000 => 1/12,195
B: 82/999,918
C: They don't change
D: Something else
I got into a debate about calculation the odds of winning if you purchase multiple tickets.
Of course there are assumptions:
Let's say, for ease of calculation, odds of 1 ticket winning are 1:1 Million. The 1 million represents all possible number combinations.
Also, each ticket purchased, represents a distinct number combination.
If odds of winning with 1 ticket = 1/1,000,000 and I buy 82 tickets, what are my odds of winning?
A: 82/1,000,000 => 1/12,195
B: 82/999,918
C: They don't change
D: Something else