Thread: 6/19-20: Belmont Stakes 2-day P5
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Old 06-20-2020, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Bfarris21 View Post
Can you explain how to calculate the parlay in a sequence? I missing something in my math and off on something.
Result (÷ 2) x next Result (÷ 2) x next Result (÷ 2) x next Result, etc., ÷ 4 (to reach .50 denomination because you've been calculating at $2)..

Here's the ridiculous Thursday Indiana P5 I mentioned on air yesterday..

Results: 6.40, 26.20, 7.00, 11.80, 4.80

[6.40] ÷ 2 x [26.20] = 83.84 ÷ 2 x [7.00] = 586.88 ÷ 2 x [11.80] = 3,462.59 ÷ 2 x [4.80] = $4,155 ÷ 4 (to get to .50 denomination) = $1,038 (Paid $6,428)
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