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peteb
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In the thread for my post of "The Boys Puzzle", D H, a PF Mentor, wisely mentions the Monte Hall problem as an example of the type of puzzle that people have difficulty dealing with. That is indeed the case. For example, here is a slight modification of that Monte Hall puzzle that has been shown to be quite counterintuitive (this version of the problem has generated quite a bit of discussion on the net):
Remember the infamous Three-box, or Monty Hall, problem? This time there are just two boxes. In one of them there is a prize of some value and in the other another prize of twice the value. Pick one of the boxes and open it.
You are now offered the chance to switch your choice to the other box. What should you do?
Lets give that a spin here and see how people solve it. So post your reasons for arriving at whatever you feel is the solution...
Pete B
Remember the infamous Three-box, or Monty Hall, problem? This time there are just two boxes. In one of them there is a prize of some value and in the other another prize of twice the value. Pick one of the boxes and open it.
You are now offered the chance to switch your choice to the other box. What should you do?
Lets give that a spin here and see how people solve it. So post your reasons for arriving at whatever you feel is the solution...
Pete B