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The math of school lotteries
This topic might be familiar to some depending on your kids' ages and the school options in your area. Scenario A: Suppose a magnet school or special program has 100 spots open and students will be selected by a lottery. Say there are 2500 kids who are eligible for the lottery. With simple math, it's easy to see that each kid's chance of getting selected is 100/2500 = 4%. Scenario B: There are still 100 spots open and 2500 eligible kids, but with a hitch. The school is partly supported
Nov 17, 2022, 4:16 pm - cottoneyedjoe - Mathematics Forum