Math Problem Statement
The Powerball lottery is decided every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday night by drawing five white balls out of a drum with 69 balls and one red ball out of a drum with 26 red balls. The Powerball jackpot is won by matching all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball. Each ticket costs $2. A ticket is defined as a set of five white and 1 red number. How many possible different Powerball tickets can be purchased?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Combinatorics
Probability
Formulas
Combination formula: C(n, k) = n! / (k!(n-k)!)
Theorems
Combination Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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