Counting Principles/Probability

Question

In order to win the Florida Lottery, a person must select 6 numbers from 53 possible numbers. If Paul purchases 5 tickets what is the probability that he will win?

Answer 1

# of possible winning combinations: ₅₃C₆

With 5 possible different tickets, his chances are 5 ÷ the above number (which you can get from a calculator).