We have three pancakes. One is burnt on two sides, one on one side, and one not at all. The pancakes are stacked on a plate in such a way that all that can be seen is a burnt side on top. How likely is it that the fully burnt pancake is the one on top?

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We have three pancakes. One is burnt on two sides, one on one side, and one not at all. The
pancakes are stacked on a plate in such a way that all that can be seen is a burnt side on top.
How likely is it that the fully burnt pancake is the one on top?
o whool has the numbers 0.00 and 1 through 26 arranged randomly across its 38 slot
Transcribed Image Text:We have three pancakes. One is burnt on two sides, one on one side, and one not at all. The pancakes are stacked on a plate in such a way that all that can be seen is a burnt side on top. How likely is it that the fully burnt pancake is the one on top? o whool has the numbers 0.00 and 1 through 26 arranged randomly across its 38 slot
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