One of the most famous (and least understood) probability questions is called the Monty Hall Problem, named for the host of the game show Let's Make a Deal. In the game the contestant is told that behind one of three curtains is a fabulous prize, while behind the other two there are duds. You pick a curtain. The host then opens one curtain that you did not pick and its a dud. The host then asks if you would like to stick with the your original answer or switch. What do you do? You could try a simulation.

One of the most famous (and least understood) probability questions is called the Monty Hall Problem, named for the host of the game show Let's Make a Deal. In the game the contestant is told that behind one of three curtains is a fabulous prize, while behind the other two there are duds. You pick a curtain. The host then opens one curtain that you did not pick and its a dud. The host then asks if you would like to stick with the your original answer or switch. What do you do? You could try a simulation.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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