Donald Burrill wrote:
> Assuming an ordinary vehicle with 4 tires, and that the students'
> responses are independent, (1/4)^6 = 1/4096.

Mind you, they won't be independent. For example, if I had to pick
one, what would I pick? I'd think about the other students and
imagine which they'd pick. There is a fair chance they'd all exclude
the rear tires. That leaves the two front (I'd choose the front left).

Thom


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