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How many people are needed so that the probability that at least one of them has the same birthday as you is greater than $\frac{1}{2} ?$
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We need to find the minimum number of people required such that the probability that at least one of them shares the same birthday as you is greater than \(\frac{1}{2}\). Show more…
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