Sheilaz Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I love Suduko too! (oh dear ) and it's a great way to fall asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I've got some unfinished Sudokos by the bed, which are testimony to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianissimo Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 This IS good fun. To those of you who think it's 50:50, let me ask a slightly different question. Your conclusion is based on the principle that the previous choices have no effect on the last one, and it is true that there is no direct link. But the consequence of those choices is that, for the last egg, there are unequal numbers of the two colours to pick from. So let's talk about choosing just one egg. Imagine there are 1000 white and 1 brown. Do you still think the chance of white and brown is 50:50? If not, then it must be because the ratio of white to brown IS important after all (rather than just the fact that there are two colours). And it follows that if there are more of one colour than the other, then the likelihood of choosing each colour is not equal. I hope that's clear. Mel - WHERE IS THE ANSWER? (And if you don't pose a new question tomorrow, I will trouble you all with the Monty Hall problem!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I've just had a thought. The question says randomly pick an egg. It doesn't mention that you TAKE OUT the egg. The egg goes back. So it's still a 50:50 chance. Is that it Mel ?????? Do tell ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Ratio...that's the word I needed in part two of my earlier theories. (Gambling Ramblings ) Good explanation, P PN, I agree...I just think Mel's answer will be 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Mel, please send the answer. My husband has been home all day and has been thinking about you all the time . . . He keeps checking to see if you've posted the answer, but you haven't! Please put him out of his misery or I will have a very miserable weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 ......... He keeps checking to see if you've posted the answer, but you haven't! .. So do I...please hurry Mel, before I start posting more theories and explanations! Someone (at work, unrelated to this topic) has already offered to put me out of my misery and have me put down ...but, I just want the answer. ...and the next couple of puzzles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Oh boy! Being a creative, arty person, I am TERRIBLE at numbers (that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it ) I'm going with the majority. Baaaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Mel, where are you? You're tormenting us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I reckon that she's gone off with grd now that he's back from hols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Grd's definately back, I messaged about his chicken and he said: I actually have a White Star. Clare T does know this, but she gets a bit confused sometimes (old age). Wink Bad Grd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Thanks for that Choccy, he is a cheeky lad! I'll get him back - never fear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 I reckon that she's gone off with grd now that he's back from hols Cheeky!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Mel, where are you? You're tormenting us! I cant find the piece of paper with the answer on.............. Back soon....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Mel, that's really mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 oh you torment Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hello Mel, anybody home You owe me one after all I tried to solve it for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 she's just too busy privately pming GRD and has forgotten who her REAL friends are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Happy now, if eggs were removed from the others it would be your answer swisschick, if they were replaced each time it would be the other answer. Lets hope Mel can put us out of our misery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Chick Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Yes especailly since hubby agreed for the first time with my answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I'm happy, it's been so long, I've forgotten the question. Mel, I said, It's been sooooo looong..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 She's too busy nattering to Grd I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Come on Mel - stop being a tease!!! My sister use to tease me rotten as a kid - and YOU are bringing back all those awful childhood memories !! I could be severely affected by this you know P.S I'm still convinced my answer was the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
