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Comment author: Thecommexokid 30 September 2015 11:34:08PM 0 points [-]

There are n applicants for the position, and the value of n is known.

If you're trying to make a dating analogy, I'm gonna have to stop you right there...

Comment author: Elo 01 October 2015 02:57:53AM 0 points [-]

n is known.

I believe that n can be fairly approximated for the purpose of trying to use the equation.

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