this is a t break question that comes up at work every now and again i think they have the same odds, at the end of the day they are just balls they dont know what number they are, they could be all differant colours its us that put them in to order.
2007-04-28 10:03:37 · 12 answers · asked by tykesrus1 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
yes, they have the same chance of being picked as any other combination of 6 numbers
2007-04-28 10:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that those #s are in the lottery drawing yes. Getting those specific #s or those #s in that specific order has the same probability as and other set of 6#s. You calculate probability by p= Z*(Z-1)*(Z-2)*(Z-3)*(Z-4) where Z is the total # of balls originally that can be drawn. So it woudl work like: p=100*99*98*97*96, etc Now, if its WISE to choose those #s doesn't matter. We're talking simple probability. Getting those #s in that specific order is astronomical; but so it winning the lottery in general. (Better off saving that $1 each day and putting it into a savings account)
2016-03-31 23:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way I see it is, by placing an additional set of conditions on the Probability of the First six Numbers being drawn MUST affect the Overall condition of the Probality Calculations and thus extend the "ODDS".
The Calculation for ANY six numbers, you will remember, is:-
49! / 6!
i.e. 49 x 48 x 47..... etc divided by 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2
This equates to around 14 Million
2007-04-28 22:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by Rod Mac 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok sorry to defy all the other educated simple answers. If this is a drawing of the numbers 0-9 the probability of these numbers coming up are not as equal to come out are not the same one drawing after another....yesssss it can happen..but logically if u want to base money on it if u won $20 on 6 numbers why try your luck in winning more money on the same number when that combination just worked are very doubtful...such as if u pick numbers 1-6 in a 10 ball draw you have less then a 60 % chance of getting that number and an even small chance to get it after it was just pulled.. You just got to face reality ,...its posiible...but the chances of it happening are slim to none.
2007-04-28 10:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by tiki_barber_90 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The chance of numbers 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 coming out are exactly the same as any other set of balls being produced. I wouldn't choose the set myself though because it's a popular choice and any potential prizes from a draw like this would be comparatively lower.
2007-04-28 10:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they have the same odds as any other numbers. It may seem more unlikely as they are all so close to each other, but statistically it makes no difference. The same as if they came up one week they are no more or less likely to all come up again the following week. Wish my numbers would come up!
2007-04-28 10:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by JJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While intellectually it is understood that these six numbers have the same chance of coming out as any other set of six numbers, there is a high probability that such an occurrence would be considered evidence of the system not working properly and the outcome rejected.
2007-04-28 10:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by anonimous 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have the same chance as any other six numbers. However, it is quite possible that many people choose that set of numbers, meaning that if they did 'come up' the prize would be thinly divided.
2007-04-28 10:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do have the same odds, like you said they are just balls and they dont know what they are.
2007-04-29 03:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by spaced 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chance of numbers 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 coming out are exactly the same as any other set of numbers being produced.
the problem is is that you would to share with lots of other people.
so pick other nos.
2007-04-28 10:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by harry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋