Problem 1

Due in DSC 203 by 3 PM, Friday, August 31, 2001

Given n people, what is the probability that at least two of them have their birthday on the same day?

Neglect leap years and assume that each day of the year is equally likely.

Find this probability for n = 25, 40, and 55.

Solutions, questions and/or comments should be directed to Judy Downey or Griff Elder

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