Short Problems

A collection of short Stage 3 problems on probability



Weekly Problem 37 - 2009

Stage: 3 Short Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Sam is holding two lengths of rope, and Pat ties two of the loose ends at random. What ropes could they end up with, and with what probability?

Weekly Problem 47 - 2012

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Weekly Problem 47 - 2012

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