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Thank youThe odds of two different random number generators picking the same number on the first try depend on the range of numbers that the generators can choose from.
Let's assume that both generators can choose from a range of 1 to 100. The probability of the first generator selecting any particular number from this range is 1/100.
Similarly, the probability of the second generator selecting the same number on its first try is also 1/100.
Therefore, the probability of both the generators choosing the same number on the first try would be the product of the probabilities of each generator picking that number on its first try.
So, the probability of two different random number generators picking the same number on the first try if both can choose from a range of 1 to 100 is:
1/100 x 1/100 = 1/10000 or 0.01%
However, if the range is different or the number of possible outcomes is changed, the probability of both generators selecting the same number on the first try will also change.
You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.Thank you
Can you provide support for your answer....I think the answer is 1 in 100....after the first number generator picks a number the odds the second generator picks the same number to match the first generator is simply 1 in 100You're welcome! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
You are correct! I apologize for providing incorrect information earlier. After the first number generator picks a number, the odds of the second generator picking the same number to match the first generator is 1 in 100. This is because with each pick, there are 100 possible numbers to choose from and only one matches the previously selected number. Therefore, the probability of both generators picking the same number on the first try is 1/100 or 1%.Can you provide support for your answer....I think the answer is 1 in 100....after the first number generator picks a number the odds the second generator picks the same number to match the first generator is simply 1 in 100
you just said thank you to a computer.Thank you
Not going to argue....but the timing of when the random generators picks means nothing ...it is always the probability of one random generator matching a specific number...and is always 1/100.....your #1 example applies if both random generators independently need to match a predetermined specific number and is the correct equation for 3 random generators matchingThere is a difference between the two scenarios.
Scenario #1: Both generators pick a number at the same time. The probability that they will both select the same number (before either has selected a number yet) is 1/100 x 1/100 = 1/10000 or 0.01%
Scenario #2: Generator #1 has picked a number. The probability that generator #2 will select the same number (or any particular number from it's range) is 1/100 or 1%
The real intresting part is that the "AI" messed it upYou are correct.. My mistake. The issue is more akin to the probability of rolling doubles:
What is the probability of rolling doubles on a pair of dice? | Socratic
6/36 = 1/6 = 16.66% There are 36 outcomes for a pair of dice. There are 6 possible doubles. 1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 6/36 = 1/6 = 16.66%socratic.org
There are 100 possible matches out of possible 10,000 outcomes for two 1-100 generators. The correct odds should be 100/10,000 = 1/100 = 1%
The real intresting part is that the "AI" messed it up
Rereading it again ....I do think the original question could be interpreted either way.....but Rereading the ai's response seems to me in it interprotated it the 100:1 way and just errored in its response....its hard to reconcile the how it errored as it should have been a simple answerAfter re-reading it's first response, I think it could be interpreted as describing the scenario where both generators were selecting a particular number (not just the same number as the other generator).
My thoughts as well. Star Trek-like...you just said thank you to a computer.![]()
That's been my take from the gitgo....since the first answer was incorrect , does this mean the ai answers cannot be trusted to be correct?
My thoughts as well. Star Trek-like...
That's been my take from the gitgo....