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Probability

" Probability " represents the chances of something that will happen. In M'sia education system, we learn probability during secondary school in the maths / statistic (I dun rilly rmb =P). Today I come across with some tricky probability questions: In a game show, u r given choices of 3 doors. There is only a door with a car behind it whereby the rest has nothing. Lets say if u choose door #1. The host of the show will then open a door that has nothing behind it (eg. #3). After that u r given a chance to switch ur choice between door #1 and #2. What is the probability of getting the car between 2 choices : switch or no switch? Assume that the host will always open one of the empty door... The correct answer is 2/3 if u change ur selection to door #2 and 1/3 if u remain ur initial choice. Do u agree with this answer? Try figure out the reason behind it ... =P.. At first I thought it should be 1/2 chance for both cases... however if u try to analyze the possible of combinat

Smart Choice ???

Just wanna share a story : It was late at night and u r driving ur car. It was raining heavily outside. When u passed by a bus stop, u met 3 persons who was waiting for public transport. 1st person: An old man who wants to go to the hospital for treatment. 2nd person : A doctor who once saved ur life. 3rd person : He/She which is the one that u have dreaming of in ur entire life. If u leave the old man, he might die due to the late treatment. However u also want to repay the doctor. And finally, u might not be able to meet him/her (3rd person) again in ur life if u miss this chance. Ur car can only accommodate 2 persons including u urself. What would be ur choice??? The first thing come across my mind would be "save the old man of course". It seems like nothing is more important compare to saving life. Do u think it's really a smart choice.....? Well, look at this answer: "Let the doctor drive my car and send the old man to the hospital. I'll stay back and wait f

080808

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Boomp3.com What would prompt up in ur head when u come across with " 080808 "? Is it the breath taking opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic? Money ? ... since "8" represents "發" in Chinese. For me it would be my brother's wedding ceremony. 080808 is the day tat my elder brother Edward married his beloved wife Yong Wei. Congratulations Edward!!! This is the most important day in my bro's life. Here is some moments that I would like to share. I went back to Subang the night before, this is the 1st thing that caught me eye when I enter the house. A huge bouquet of flower. 3 water lilies, 6 roses.... +++ ... My bro didn't tell me how much does it cost.... sure it is costly... Bouquet of Flower for my "大嫂 " On the big day ... I had to wake up at 630am... yup it is 630am and we were starting to dress up for the big event. I wonder ... the ceremony starts at 9am..... juz tell me y we need to get up soooooo early... [>_<]....