Question

A slot machine has 3 dials. Each dial has 30 positions, one which is jackpot, to win jackpot all 3 dials must be in the jackpot position. Assuming each play spins the dials and stops each independently and randomly, what are the odds of one play winning the jackpot?

Answer 1

Answer: D)1/(30*30*30)=1/27000=0.00003 OR 0.003%

A) 1/20=0.30 OR 3%

B) 3/(30+30+30)=3/90=0.33 OR 33%

C) 3/(30+30+30)=3/27000=0.0001 OR 0.01%

D) 1/(30*30*30)=1/27000=0.00003 OR 0.003%

Answer 2

27000

Explanation:

30×30×30