AMC 10 Step by Step
2016 AMC 10AProblem 17P16-20~7 minPrint

Let NN be a positive multiple of 55 . One red ball and NN green balls are arranged in a line in random order. Let P(N)P(N) be the probability that at least 35\tfrac{3}{5} of the green balls are on the same side of the red ball. Observe that P(5)=1P(5)=1 and that P(N)P(N) approaches 45\tfrac{4}{5} as NN grows large. What is the sum of the digits of the least value of NN such that P(N)<321400P(N) < \tfrac{321}{400} ?

Log in to save your progress.

Similar problems

Problem © Mathematical Association of America (MAA), American Mathematics Competitions. Reproduced for non-commercial educational use. Solution and commentary are original to this site.