If there is a 5 in 500,000 chance of winning something; can one reduce that probability ratio?

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I never did well with calculus, so I need help. I wondered if a 5:500,000 chance is the same as 1:100,000.

2006-11-22 00:35:04 · 5 answers · asked by Johnny_Moonpants 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

yes, if divided by five the ratio would come out to be 1:1,000,000

2006-11-22 00:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes - A 5 in 500,000 chance of winning IS the same as a 1 in 100,00 chance

2006-11-22 00:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by Nick B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes 1:100,000 is the same ratio as 5:500,000.

2006-11-22 00:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by sinktank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

looks the same to me. But to increase your odds, buy two tickets

2006-11-22 00:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Your guess is perfectly alright.

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2006-11-22 01:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Thermo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋