The Monty Hall Problem: Will you switch or stay?

The Monty Hall Problem: Will you switch or stay?

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Mathematics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the Monty Hall problem, a probability puzzle based on a game show scenario. Participants choose one of three doors, behind one of which is a car and behind the others, goats. The host reveals a goat behind one of the unchosen doors and offers the chance to switch the choice. The tutorial demonstrates that switching doors increases the probability of winning the car from 33% to 67%. The video concludes by recommending always switching doors to maximize the chance of winning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Monty Hall problem, what is the initial task given to the participant?

Choose a door to open

Pick a color from a palette

Select a card from a deck

Guess the number behind a door

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After revealing a goat behind one of the doors, what choice is the participant given?

To open another door

To quit the game

To switch their choice to the remaining door

To take a cash prize instead

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of winning the car if the participant decides to switch doors?

33%

75%

50%

67%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of winning the car if the participant sticks with their initial choice?

75%

67%

50%

33%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it advantageous to switch doors in the Monty Hall problem?

It increases the chance of winning to 67%

It guarantees a win

It decreases the chance of losing

It makes the game more exciting