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The Math Of “Collect All 12”

“Free toy in every pack! Collect all 12!”

Have you ever wondered why companies offer promotions like this? How many packets of cereal would you have to buy to have a decent chance of collecting all twelve? Let’s see what the math says!

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Posted on September 18, 2011February 16, 2024Categories The Math OfTags collections, economics, math of, probability2 Comments on The Math Of “Collect All 12”
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