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    Undergrad Probability of Finishing First or Last in The Premiership Sweepstakes

    Thanks for the replys. I think the two replies sum up the main viewpoints I've come across on this question... 1) It's an equal chance (1/20) for everyone (to finish in ANY position in fact) end of story... and 2) There are probably some other contributing factors that may change the balance...
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    Undergrad Probability of Finishing First or Last in The Premiership Sweepstakes

    Hi. I have a question which I'm hoping someone in here might be able to answer, it would help resolve a debate at work. The question is in relation to a type of sports sweepstakes that we organise at work, and whether there is an equal probabliity of finishing first or last... It...