Day 144 of 365
May 24
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Mathematics The Monty Hall Problem
The Monty Hall Problem demonstrates how counterintuitive probability can be. Behind three doors are two goats and a car. After you choose a door, the host opens another door revealing a goat. Mathematically, switching doors doubles your chances of winning from 1/3 to 2/3.
💡 Did you know?
Even professional mathematicians initially disagreed about the solution when it was popularized!
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