One more probability Q

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One more probability Q

by smohsin » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:32 am
As part of a game, four people each must secretly choose an integer between 1 and 4 inclusive. What is the approximate likelihood that all four people will choose different members?

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1. 9%
2. 12%
3. 16%
4. 20%
5. 25%
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by rs2010 » Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:03 am
First has 4 choices and second has 3 choices ....


so Prob= 4*3*2*1/4*4*4*4= .09375 which is 9.375%

Question should be integers not members :P