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Fmaj7 BS: Mathematical Probability Query (103* d) Mathematical Probability Query 09 Oct 00

I've tried looking elsewhere without succees, and felt sure that there might be someone here who could help. Hope you don't mind me asking this.

I remember hearing / reading that in a group of (I think) 23 people, there is a more than 50% chance that two of the group will share the same birthday. Absurd as it sounds on first glance, the maths make it quite clear.

Unfortunately, I've forgotten the maths. If anyone could explain or point me to a site that explains, I'd be most grateful.

Thanks

Fmaj7


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