kallend 2,115 #26 January 5, 2004 QuoteThe Monte Hall Paradox Run some simulations 10,000 times without the "host" knowing the answer and I think you'll find that the answer really is only -slightly- higher. Now I know what you're going to say, "but doesn't the host know?" and the answer really should be, "no, he can't, because that would be agaisnt FCC rules". Rules are for losers. The host knows.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdD 1 #27 January 5, 2004 Quoteanother cool one he had was about the three guys who get 3 hotel rooms but pay together, the hotelier does not have the right change and sends the bellboy up later with change http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.missing.dollar.html That one is cool too, but if you really think it out it's not as hard as the door one I think.Life is ez On the dz Every jumper's dream 3 rigs and an airstream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #28 January 5, 2004 Here's and old one: I have 3 bags of marbles: 1 bag has 6 white marbles 1 bag has 6 black marbles 1 bag has 3 black and 3 white marbles I have 3 labels: "black", "white", "mixed" Each bag is currently labelled incorrectly. What is the minimum number of marbles you need to pull to have enough information to relabel the bags correctly? How do you do it?) (bags are opaque, you can pull any number of marbles from any bag or any combination of bags, etc.) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samhussey 0 #29 January 5, 2004 4? Just a guess... One from 2 bags, and 2 from 1 bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #30 January 5, 2004 It's less. Think about what you "Know" about the problem ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samhussey 0 #31 January 5, 2004 Ah! I get it! Just one from the bag labelled mixed. If its black then thats the actually black bag, and the one labelled black is the white bag, and the one labelled white is the mixed bag. And vice versa if the marble is white... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #32 January 5, 2004 ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
