2006-09-08 00:01:45 · 7 answers · asked by bob2356 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I have to admit, getting my brain around this one is hard to do. I can't figure out why the choice of to switch or not to switch isn't 50/50 at that point. However, computer simulations have shown it is better to swich. You have about a 66% chance (2 out of 3) of getting the car if you switch.
But... to answer your question, is there anyone that wouldn't switch? I suppose it may be in an amish person's best interest to stay with the first choice, as he may prefer the goat!
2006-09-09 09:51:32 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consider this: when you picked the first door, your chance of choosing the car was 1 in 3. Opening a door to reveal a goat cannot change those odds - your choice is already made. Therefore the chance that the car is behind the other closed door is 2 in 3. Strange but true, It is better to trade
2006-09-08 01:05:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that's where the show Full Monty was held. I didn't see any door on any of the switches. :)
2006-09-08 00:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Altogether now: "What's the monty hall puzzle?"
2006-09-08 00:04:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course. Lots of people are not bright and wouldn't switch.
2006-09-08 00:08:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want door number 1!!!
2006-09-08 00:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of people!
2006-09-11 12:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋