What do the BC/49 winning numbers usually add up to?
The six main BC/49 numbers have added up to 150 on average across 3,625 draws since January 29, 1992 (median 150); 53.7% of draws had a sum between 125 and 174. The lowest sum was 39 (June 10, 2000) and the highest 254 (December 22, 2010).
Data: 3,625 draws, – ; updated
How the sums are spread
| Sum of the main numbers | Draws | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 25–49 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 50–74 | 31 | 0.9% |
| 75–99 | 213 | 5.9% |
| 100–124 | 572 | 15.8% |
| 125–149 | 979 | 27.0% |
| 150–174 | 966 | 26.6% |
| 175–199 | 615 | 17.0% |
| 200–224 | 221 | 6.1% |
| 225–249 | 25 | 0.7% |
| 250–274 | 1 | 0.0% |
Why sums bunch in the middle
The 6 main numbers can add up to anything from 21 to 279, but far more combinations land near the middle of that range than at the edges, so most draws do too. A line of low numbers (like 1 through 6) has exactly the same chance as any other single line; it just belongs to a much smaller group of combinations.
Every draw is independent: the machine has no memory, so a number that has come up often, rarely or not for a long time has exactly the same chance as any other in the next draw. These figures describe what has happened, not what will.
Questions and answers
What do the BC/49 winning numbers usually add up to?
The six main BC/49 numbers have added up to 150 on average across 3,625 draws since January 29, 1992 (median 150); 53.7% of draws had a sum between 125 and 174. The lowest sum was 39 (June 10, 2000) and the highest 254 (December 22, 2010).
Is a line of BC/49 numbers with a typical sum more likely to be drawn?
No. Every combination has the same chance in each draw. Middle sums are common only because most combinations have a middle sum.
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