Point is, you're wrong.
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Point is, you're wrong.
4 *3 * 2 = 24 bets.
Look at the wording again. you're confusing a "trifecta box" with a straight trifecta bet. Each trifecta box has 6 different combinations. So 6 *4 =24 combinations
The combinations are as follows, yes or no?
Horses 1, 2, 3
Horses 4, 1, 2
Horses 3, 4, 1
Horses 2, 3, 4
Or did you mean that "you didn't care what order" but the bet (trifecta) does? I don't play horse racing so I'm just going by your post.
If that is the case then each combination above has 6 possibilities which is $24 (6*4) as you stated.
Yes, I see you don't play horse racing. And I probably worded the question poorly (so whats new).
Your second paragraph has the answer, their are 4 different "trifecta box" bets, each costing $6.
There are 6 different ways horses 1,2,3 can come in etc.
One could say that. To be honest, if it weren't for my racing knowledge (all theoretical of course), I would have answered as pspr did.
I used to think mr. market was the easiest and most fun to target. But lately, walter has equalled him.
mr. market knows exactly what he's doing, and walter hasn't a clue. Two interesting contrasts.
Cindarella said it best, "you don't know what you got 'til it's gone".