Compute probability to win at least one prize

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A person has purchased 5 of 1,000 tickets sold in a certain raffle. To determine the 10 prizewinners, 10 tickets are drawn at random and without replacement.

(a) compute the probability that this person wins exactly one prize.
(b) compute the probability that he wins at least one prize.

Hint: First compute the probability that he does not win a prize.

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