Math Problems

Mathematical problems involving probability, combinatorics, and number theory.

Oil Mogul

Admin / April 2, 2010

You are an oil mogul considering the purchase of drilling rights to an as yet unexplored tract of land. The […]

Admin / April 2, 2010

You find yourself in a duel with two other gunmen. you shoot with 33% accuracy, and the other two shoot

Admin / March 31, 2010

A line of 100 airline passengers is waiting to board a plane. they each hold a ticket to one of

Admin / March 22, 2010

if the probability of observing a car in 20 minutes on a highway is 609/625, what is the probability of