Answer to Question #136469 in Statistics and Probability for Angel

Question

Select Six Lottery involves picking five different numbers from 1 to 35, plus a sixth bonus number, which may be the same as one of the initial five numbers.
a) First prize of $1 000 000 is paid if a ticket matches the five initial numbers and bonus number. What is the probability of this happening?
b) Second prize of $250 000 is paid if a ticket matches the five initial numbers, but not the bonus number. What is the probability of this happening?
c) Third prize of $100 000 is paid if a ticket matches the bonus number and four of the five initial numbers. What is the probability of this happening?
d) What is each ticket worth, if it costs $5 to play?

Answer 1

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