3 of the digits 0-9 are chosen randomly by a computer what is the probability that it will choose 3 sequential digits?

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anonymous · Answer

I will assume it has to pick 3 different digits.
There are C(10,3) = 120 combinations of 3 digits.
The only groups that are sequential of those 120 are:
012, 123, 234, 345, 456, 567, 678, 789.....8 combinations

8 / 120 = 0.0667

anonymous · Answer

These are the answer choices. They are fractions
A.1/120 


B. 1/15 


C.1/20 


D. 1/5040

anonymous · Answer

8/120 simplifies to 1/15

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!! (:

anonymous · Answer

Sure. I like these kinds of question. Bring em on!