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THE DAILY PROBABILITY PUZZLEOctober 26, 2026 · ET
No. 033Expected valueMedium6 min

How many boxes get a ball?

Drop three balls into six boxes. Each ball chooses a box at random, with all six boxes equally likely. A box can hold several balls.

On average, how many boxes will contain at least one ball?

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