The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #44633   Message #658617
Posted By: Mary in Kentucky
26-Feb-02 - 07:55 PM
Thread Name: BS: MATH PROBLEM
Subject: RE: BS: MATH PROBLEM
CamiSu, I think Mrrzy's problem is like the one I linked to, you DO NOT want to open the door with an ass behind it.

  prize           empty cup         empty cup
desired donkey donkey

In the other thread it helped me to understand the "history" of the events. Also, and I assume Mrrzy's problem is the same, the "house" or MC has prior knowledge of where the prize is, and the "house" or MC will always select (from the remaining two) one which does not contain the prize. There is more here than meets the eye on first glance. (It helps to have several explanations.) Any doubters can just do trial and error 1000 times to be convinced of the answer! But make sure you understand the rules.