Answer to Question #32688 in Statistics and Probability for bj

Question

In a certain year, a state switched from a 6/47 lottery to a 6/51 lottery. Later, the state switched again to a 6/49 lottery.

(a) Find the probability of winning first prize in a 6/47 lottery. (Enter your answer as a fraction.)


(b) Find the probability of winning first prize in a 6/51 lottery. (Enter your answer as a fraction.)


(c) Find the probability of winning first prize in a 6/49 lottery. (Enter your answer as a fraction.)


(d) How much more probable is it that one will win the 6/47 lottery than the 6/51 lottery? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)
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