Math
Calculate Permutations and Combinations
Calculate nPr (permutations) and nCr (combinations). How many ways to arrange or choose from a group.
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Unterschied
Permutation: Reihenfolge wichtig. Kombination: unwichtig. 3 aus 10 fuer Aemter: P(10,3) = 720. 3 aus 10 fuer Ausschuss: C(10,3) = 120. Lotto 6 aus 49: C(49,6) = 13.983.816.
Lotto
6 aus 49 Jackpot: ~1:140 Mio (mit Superzahl). EuroJackpot: ~1:140 Mio.
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
The lottery is the most visible application of combinations. Powerball odds (1 in 292 million) mean: if you bought 100 tickets per week, you would expect to win once every 56,000 years. The expected value of a $2 Powerball ticket is about $0.85 — a 57% loss on every dollar played.
Frequently asked questions
Permutation oder Kombination?▾
Reihenfolge wichtig: Permutation. Gruppe ohne Ordnung: Kombination.
Lotto-Chance?▾
6 aus 49: ~1:140 Millionen.
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