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A Deep Thought, Monty Hall, and Trisecting Angles

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12-21-2006 11:00 AM

A caveat on Monty Hall
It's important to note that the usual argument relies on Monty knowingly choosing a door which does not have the prize behind it. If he chooses a door at random the probabilities balance again - it's a straight 50/50. Working it out is a bit more complicated but it's true.
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