there is a box with 3 numbers: {1,2, 3}. You are allowed to draw 2 numbers from this box, and if the sum is odd, then you get 1 point. If it is even, you lose one point. With this in mind, Is it better to draw with or without replacement to maximize your probability of winning?
there is a box with 3 numbers: {1,2, 3}. You are allowed to draw 2 numbers from this box, and if the sum is odd, then you get 1 point. If it is even, you lose one point. With this in mind, Is it better to draw with or without replacement to maximize your probability of winning?
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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.8: Probability
Problem 31E
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there is a box with 3 numbers: {1,2, 3}. You are allowed to draw 2 numbers from this box, and if the sum is odd, then you get 1 point. If it is even, you lose one point. With this in mind, Is it better to draw with or without replacement to maximize your probability of winning?
from the same question, also provide a generalized explanation/ formula if the box has { 1,2 ... n} numbers.
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