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The discussion centers on the combinatorial problem of determining the probability that two randomly chosen permutations from the symmetric group Sn generate the entire group. The elements in question are permutations of n objects, totaling n! possible permutations. The key focus is on calculating the likelihood that two selected permutations will generate the full symmetric group Sn.

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Under "unsolved problems in combinatorics" is this problem:

Finding a formula for the probability that two elements chosen at random generate the symmetric group Sn

Can someone explain that to me? Elements of what?
 
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The elements are permutations of n objects. The problem is, given two randomly chosen of these permutations (there are n! of them), what is the probability that they generate the full symmetric group Sn.
 

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