Newton–Pepys problem
The Newton–Pepys problem is a probability problem concerning the probability of throwing sixes from a certain number of dice. In 1693 Samuel Pepys and Isaac Newton corresponded over a problem posed by Pepys in relation to a wager he planned to make. The problem was: Which of the following three propositions has the greatest chance of success?A. Six fair dice are tossed independently and at least one “6” appears.B. Twelve fair dice are tossed independently and at least two “6”s appear.C. Eighteen fair dice are tossed independently and at least three “6”s appear.
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Newton–Pepys problem
The Newton–Pepys problem is a probability problem concerning the probability of throwing sixes from a certain number of dice. In 1693 Samuel Pepys and Isaac Newton corresponded over a problem posed by Pepys in relation to a wager he planned to make. The problem was: Which of the following three propositions has the greatest chance of success?A. Six fair dice are tossed independently and at least one “6” appears.B. Twelve fair dice are tossed independently and at least two “6”s appear.C. Eighteen fair dice are tossed independently and at least three “6”s appear.
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The Newton–Pepys problem is a ...... y has the highest probability.
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牛顿-皮普斯问题是一个掷骰子的概率问题。塞缪尔·皮普斯169 ...... 个6.
* C.18个正常的骰子独立投掷，至少出现3个6.
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The Newton–Pepys problem is a ...... nd at least three “6”s appear.
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牛顿-皮普斯问题是一个掷骰子的概率问题。塞缪尔·皮普斯169 ...... 个6.
* C.18个正常的骰子独立投掷，至少出现3个6.
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Newton–Pepys problem
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牛顿-皮普斯问题
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