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brrmI happened to see this on 'Big Game TV' last night (I know, I know), and when they finally gave the answer (it was a phone-in competition), they didn't explain it. So now I'm curious.
"Add the numbers!"
1. NINE DAYS OFF
2. FOUR HOLIDAYS
3. 14 SHOPPING TRIPS
4. 3 LONG WEEKENDS
Now, I'm going to assume that it doesn't rely on arbitrary values for e.g. 'holidays', as that would surely make it a not-very-legal lottery.
The answer was 1661. So, mathematicians and bored people, how do you get that answer?
"Add the numbers!"
1. NINE DAYS OFF
2. FOUR HOLIDAYS
3. 14 SHOPPING TRIPS
4. 3 LONG WEEKENDS
Now, I'm going to assume that it doesn't rely on arbitrary values for e.g. 'holidays', as that would surely make it a not-very-legal lottery.
The answer was 1661. So, mathematicians and bored people, how do you get that answer?