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4. (4 Points) In the Powerball lottery, a player wins the jackpot by selecting the correct 5-number combination along wi
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4. (4 Points) In the Powerball lottery, a player wins the jackpot by selecting the correct 5-number combination along wi
4. (4 Points) In the Powerball lottery, a player wins the jackpot by selecting the correct 5-number combination along with the correct Powerball number. The five lottery numbers range from 1 through 59 while the Powerball ranges from 1 through 35 (only one Powerball number is drawn). It doesn't matter what order the numbers are drawn in as long as all 5 numbers match and the Powerball number matches. A). Without the Powerball, how many ways are there to win (i.e., how many ways can you draw 5 numbers)? 1) Is this a combination, permutation, or multiplication problem? 2) Use the appropriate calculator function to find the answer. Write the function below: Function: B). With the Powerball, how many ways are there to win? (Hint: you may have to combine two counting methods to get this answer). Show how you got your answer. Answer: C). If you purchase one ticket, with the Powerball, what is the probability that you will win? Show how you got your answer. Answer: