Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2000 09:39:48 -0500
From: Alex Bogomolny
Jim:
- You can find an explanation of how to compute that probability on my stite. Log in at http://www.cut-the-knot.com Go to Glossary. Seek "Coincidence"
- Having something with probability 1 does not mean that this is going to happen. Think of it! Having 365 people still does not guarantee a pair with the same birthday. Having twice as many still does not.
Probability is a chance. A very, very high probability is still a chance.
All the best,
Alexander Bogomolny
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