Math Problem Statement

Four hundred people attending a party are each given a number, 1 to 400, for a
door-prize drawing.  One number is drawn at random to determine the winner.
Find the probability that the number drawn:

is 123

Consists of the same three digits

has two digits and ends in 9

does not contain an 8

is an even number or greater than 390.

Solution

Let's calculate the probabilities for each condition:

1. The number drawn is 123:

There is exactly one way for the number drawn to be 123, and there are 400 possible numbers.

Probability=1400\text{Probability} = \frac{1}{400}

2. The number consists of the same three digits:

The only numbers between 1 and 400 that consist of three identical digits are 111, 222, and 333.

There are 3 such numbers out of 400, so the probability is:

Probability=3400\text{Probability} = \frac{3}{400}

3. The number has two digits and ends in 9:

The two-digit numbers that end in 9 are: 19, 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, 79, 89, and 99.

There are 9 such numbers out of 400, so the probability is:

Probability=9400\text{Probability} = \frac{9}{400}

4. The number does not contain an 8:

We need to count how many numbers between 1 and 400 do not contain the digit 8 in any position.

  • From 1 to 99: there are 81 numbers without an 8.
  • From 100 to 199: there are 90 numbers without an 8.
  • From 200 to 299: there are 90 numbers without an 8.
  • From 300 to 399: there are 90 numbers without an 8.
  • From 400: there is 1 number (400) that does not contain an 8.

So the total number of numbers without an 8 is:

81+90+90+90+1=35281 + 90 + 90 + 90 + 1 = 352

Thus, the probability is:

Probability=352400=0.88\text{Probability} = \frac{352}{400} = 0.88

5. The number is even or greater than 390:

  • There are 200 even numbers between 1 and 400.
  • The numbers greater than 390 are: 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400. These are 10 numbers.
  • We need to subtract the overlap (even numbers greater than 390), which are: 392, 394, 396, 398, 400. These are 5 numbers.

So, the total number of favorable outcomes is:

200+105=205200 + 10 - 5 = 205

Thus, the probability is:

Probability=205400=0.5125\text{Probability} = \frac{205}{400} = 0.5125


Let me know if you need further details! Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the probabilities change if 500 people attended the party?
  2. What is the probability of drawing a number with a repeated digit?
  3. What is the probability of drawing a prime number?
  4. Can you calculate the probability of drawing a number divisible by 5?
  5. How does the probability change if the drawn number must be odd and less than 100?

Tip: When solving probability problems, always ensure that the total number of possible outcomes is well understood and fixed.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Combinatorics

Formulas

Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12