The discussion revolves around calculating the odds of winning the Lotto 6/49, specifically focusing on the selection of 6 different numbers from a set of 49. Participants are exploring the appropriate mathematical approach to determine these odds.
There is an ongoing exploration of the correct formula to use for calculating the odds. Some participants have provided insights into combinations and permutations, while others express confusion about the large numbers resulting from their calculations. No consensus has been reached yet.
Participants are discussing the assumptions related to the nature of the lottery draw and the interpretation of winning odds, as well as the implications of ticket sales in relation to the calculated odds.
The probability of choosing the winning number would be 1 out of the number of ordered 6-character strings you can create from a 49 character set without replacement. The latter number is what you calculated, 49 choices for the first character multiplied by 48 choices for the second character, and so on for 6 factors.whatdofisheat said:i was trying to calculate the odds of winning the lotto 6/49 6 diffrent numbers and the numbers go from 1 - 49 could anyone calculate it and show me the formula i thought it would be 49*48*47...*43 but that does not seem right
thanks