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Why Do We Suspect a Random Algorithm When It Generates 11111, Even Though It Is as Likely as 54176?

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随机生成5位数，得到11111和得到54176的概率相同，为什么遇到前者时我们会觉得随机算法有问题？

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First recorded Aug 9, 2026, 8:51 PM CST · latest Aug 16, 2026, 8:27 PM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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