
Philip O.
asked 12/04/16Having a lot of trouble need help/answer
You pick 4 digits (0-9) at random without replacement, and write them in the order picked.
What is the probability that you have written the first 4 digits of your phone number? Assume there are no repeats of digits in your phone number.
Give your answer as a fraction
What is the probability that you have written the first 4 digits of your phone number? Assume there are no repeats of digits in your phone number.
Give your answer as a fraction
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Tyler S. answered 12/04/16
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(10!/6!) = 10*9*8*7*6 = 30,240 different way of 4 digits (ordered)
Probability that any one of the ordered 4 digits is the first 4 digits of your phone number = 1/30,240
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