If I have three doors, behind one a prize doth lay, what's the chance you'll make the right choice on your first day?
Category: Math · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider how many options you have.
Answer
One third
Explanation
With three doors, the probability of choosing the correct one is 1 out of 3, or 1/3.
This is a hard math riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is One third.
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