Suppose a sorority is selling 500 raffle tickets to raise money for a local charity. You are going to be the first person to purchase any of the tickets. What is the smallest number of tickets you need to purchase to ensure that your probability of winning is greater than anyone else's probability of winning?

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To ensure your probability of winning is greater than anyone else's, you need to own more than half of the total tickets. Since there are 500 tickets, owning 251 tickets gives you a slight majority, ensuring your odds are the highest.

Suppose a Sorority Is Selling 500 Raffle Tickets to Raise