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.
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:
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:
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:
Thus, the probability is:
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:
Thus, the probability is:
Let me know if you need further details! Here are 5 related questions:
- How would the probabilities change if 500 people attended the party?
- What is the probability of drawing a number with a repeated digit?
- What is the probability of drawing a prime number?
- Can you calculate the probability of drawing a number divisible by 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
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