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To: Red Badger

Just search it on youtube.

I discovered this a couple of years ago. The key is that Monty KNOWS which door the prize is behind, otherwise the odds don’t change. It’s complicated, but does actually make sense once you really look at it.

What’s weird is that if Monty were to give this choice every week, no matter what, then the odds would be as expected. But because he didn’t, well...


6 posted on 10/12/2017 6:33:22 AM PDT by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm male.)
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To: robroys woman

Monty, the consummate showman, passed away just a few days ago...................

Rest in piece, Monty. Do you pick casket #1, #2 or #3?..............

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Hall


12 posted on 10/12/2017 6:38:10 AM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: robroys woman

Monty’s knowledge has nothing to do with it. And he did offer every week. It’s just one of those really weird math puzzles, because there’s a 2/3 chance you’re wrong on the first guess switching improves your odds. It’s deep math I can almost understand but not explain.


25 posted on 10/12/2017 9:21:54 AM PDT by discostu (Things are in their place, The heavens are secure, The whole thing explodes in my face)
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