I'm playing a game. I can opt for either 2 wins=1 stamp or 3 wins=2 stamps. Over the long run, which one will give me the most stamps. Please explain your answer.
Thank you very much.
2006-11-08 10:19:19 · 10 answers · asked by sonorarat 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
3 wins for 2 stamps
after 6 wins you will have 4 stamps
the other way, after 6 wins, you will have 3 stamps.
2006-11-08 10:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
3 wins = 2 stamps would mathematically give you the most stamps over time, as each win is 2/3 of a stamp vs 1/2 (2/3 > 1/2)
So, for 300 wins, you would get 200 stamps vs. 150 stamps
However, if you only win 2 games in the long run, you're better off with the 1 stamp than zero ;)
Best of luck!
2006-11-08 18:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by disposable_hero_too 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 wins=2 stamps will give u the most well because in the first one 2 wins=1 then it gives u 1/2 the second one give u 2/3 so its always the second one
2006-11-08 18:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by sexy_angel_0822 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 wins = 2 stamps.
If you used 2 wins to get 1 stamp, you would need 4 wins to get 2 stamps, which is more "expensive" than using 3 wins to get 2 stamps.
2006-11-08 18:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Luken 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 wins = 2 stamps...based on 30 wins you'll have 20 stamps...with 2 for 1 you'll only have 15...and so on
2006-11-08 18:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by Rob B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 wins=1 stamp because it takes longer to get three wins.
While someone else is making their third win you have started on your next 2=1 set. You can squeeze more of these into the same amount of time.
2006-11-08 18:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by jam_please 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3=2. The ratio of the first option is 2:1, the ratio of the second option is 1.5:1, meaning you need slightly less wins with 3wins=2stamps, and you will gain stamps faster.
2006-11-08 18:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are pretty much equal because if you 2 wins you just have 1 stamp and if 3 wins you have 2 stamps so is equal !!
2006-11-08 18:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by cherry 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 wins=2 stamps i think that's wat ur asking
2006-11-08 18:21:05 · answer #9 · answered by dogy_16123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do both
2006-11-08 18:20:59 · answer #10 · answered by Pooblah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋