I am not a mathematician but I have very much enjoyed reading your manifesto on the web. I am trying to learn more about probability. I have a quick question that I would very much appreciate an answer to. Please note the following:
If I have 360 balls in a bag that all numbered, obviously the chance of picking any one ball is one out of 360.
Now if I have two bags--one with twelve balls (let's say with the months of the year listed on the balls) and another bag with the numbers 1 through 30 on the balls, what are the odds of me picking one particular combination of two balls if I get one pick from each bag (i.e. what are the chances of picking April from one bag and 25 from the other bag) --My assumption is that the odds are the same 1 out of 360. Am I incorrect, and if so kindly advise why.
I very much appreciate your help.
Thank You.