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Playing squash
Playing squash involves lots of mathematics. This article explores
the mathematics of a squash match and how a knowledge of
probability could influence the choices you make.
problem
Dicey dice
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Invent a set of three dice where each one is better than one of the others?
problem
Favourite
Rain or shine
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
Predict future weather using the probability that tomorrow is wet
given today is wet and the probability that tomorrow is wet given
that today is dry.
problem
Favourite
Put out
Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
After transferring balls back and forth between two bags the
probability of selecting a green ball from bag 2 is 3/5. How many
green balls were in bag 2 at the outset?