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cemaphonic

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11. Yeah, that's the problem with this puzzle

Reply to mr_lebowski (Reply #2)

Thu Aug 8, 2019, 05:20 PM

Aug 2019

It's already an interesting counter-intuitive puzzle, but tying it to an actual show and personality just muddles it, since the real Monty Hall had considerable latitude in his behavior.

The always switch answer only works if Monty is a robot that behaves as you stipulated.

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Since we're doing Math Games tonight ... how about this ... The Lets Make A Deal quandary! [View all] mr_lebowski Aug 2019 OP

I have previously read about this one. The suggested way to go does not make sense to me, but Shrike47 Aug 2019 #1

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

One hint for understanding this problem, Monty's choice of door to open is NOT an independent choice cos dem Aug 2019 #5

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

Yes, as discussed in the small handful of posts above yours, she's the one who 1st posted mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #8

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