Let's Make a Deal: Understanding the Game Show Brain Teaser

Let's Make a Deal: Understanding the Game Show Brain Teaser

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the game show problem discussed in the video?

To choose the door with a penny

To win a brand new car

To open all three doors

To avoid the host

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the host play in the game show?

The host does not open any door

The host opens a door with a penny

The host opens a door with a car

The host randomly opens any door

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What choice does the contestant have after the host opens a door?

To ask the host for a hint

To leave the game

To switch to the other unopened door

To open all remaining doors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of initially picking the car?

1 in 2

1 in 4

1 in 3

2 in 3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the first choice is a penny, what is the probability of winning the car by switching?

3 in 3

1 in 3

2 in 3

1 in 2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the table analysis reveal about the strategy of switching?

Switching increases the chance of winning

Switching has no effect

Switching decreases the chance of winning

Switching guarantees a win

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of winning the car if you stick with your initial choice?

1 in 3

1 in 2

2 in 3

3 in 3

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