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Old 11-29-2006, 07:23 PM
David Sklansky David Sklansky is offline
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Default Re: A Much Simpler Version Of The \"Blackjack Paradox\"

"To "make the numbers work out":

- chances player B sees the same colour as player A are 25/51. So 25/51 they bet the same way. Then they both win 26/50 of the time.

- chances player B sees the opposite colour are 26/51. Then they bet opposite ways and each wins 50% of the time.

So the probability of winning for either player is (25/51 * 26/51) + (1/2 * 26/51) = 26/51.

Still don't see what the problem is."

Guy.

Cool. Most people can't answers problems they see. You answered one you couldn't see.
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