Step 1 Numbers PER ticket line. Note that based on the formulas given C nk is always less than or equal to P nk. The five white balls have possible numbers ranging between 1 and 70 while the Mega Ball can be between 1 and 25.
In fact if you know the number of combinations you can easily calculate the number of permutations.
In the event that you do win you can also use our tax calculators and. This video provides an example of how to determine probability using combinations. For instance in a pick-5 lottery game if you pick seven numbers. For Mega Millions you need to have a lottery ticket with the correct combination of five white balls and the Mega Ball.