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5. One hint for understanding this problem, Monty's choice of door to open is NOT an independent choice

Thu Aug 8, 2019, 01:00 AM

Aug 2019

He has prior knowledge of the system. The fact that he will never open the door with the car behind it when it's his move is key.

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It's a classic problem, much discussed and dissected ... mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #2

Yeah, that's the problem with this puzzle cemaphonic Aug 2019 #11

I was lucky enough to read the excellent column lapfog_1 Aug 2019 #3

That is indeed the source ... mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #6

Marilyn vos Savant told me I should pick the comradebillyboy Aug 2019 #7

OK, my immediate reaction is that the odds now are 50-50, but... TreasonousBastard Aug 2019 #9

Dunno if Kicks work on this forum but if they do ... mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #10

Pass because of... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #12

Where are the two errors? mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #13

Maybe my brain is scrambled, so check me but... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #14

You're right I mixed up donkey and goat lol will fix ... mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #15

Thanks, makes sense now. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2019 #16