On 2 Nov 2006 12:37:19 GMT, Scott Seidman wrote:

"riverman" wrote in news:1162440298.459352.48600
:

The combinatoric arrangement merely gives all
the arrangements.


Yes, and has next to nothing to do with the probability of any outcomes.

In five years, there are two possible outcomes to the experiment "Who has
more money, me, or Donald Trump". I could have more money, or he can have
more money. By your logic, I therefore have a 50% chance of having more
money than The Donald. Good to know.

You might as well run for president, too. You have a 50% chance of being
elected.
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