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[Sethre]

 

 

I feel like there should be an answer but the majority thinks there isn't one.

[Sethre]

inb4 long, complicated science-ey answer with tons of math, and maybe quantum mechanics

True, but imo the answer would probably be 25% because assuming this is an actual question a teacher is asking you, then you have to give an answer. So since there's four options thats a 25% chance of getting the one the teacher wants.

[fae]

if there were four different answers the answer qould be 25% but since there are two choices with 25% it would be 50% but there's only one answer with 50% so it's 25% again... now I'm confused

[bookfloss]

I'm no expert, but my first pause comes from the use of the word "chance". If the word "probability" had been used I'd begin answering a 1 in 4 chance (25%) of getting the correct answer. Though with two of the answers being identical I'd look for a 1 in 3 chance (33%) and that percentage is not offered among your four options.

 

Whereas had the word "odds" been used, you'd have a 1 in 2 chance (50%) of getting the correct answer - either right or not-right. And again, I'd argue - there being no scenario in which 60% is ever a viable solution and two of the remaining three options being identical - that you really only have two choices to select from: 25% or 50%.

 

So with 25% eliminated as an option from the first line of reasoning, whether I worked from probability OR odds basis of chance, I'd say the correct answer is always "B" - a 50% chance. That's even factoring the random element: you either WILL get the correct answer or you WON'T get the correct answer: 50%

[Rejected]

there is 50% chance that he will pick 25%, if he did pick that then the correct answer would be have been 50% making it incorrect.

there is a 25% chance that he will pick 50%. Same deal as the first one.

there is a 25% chance that he will pick 60%. Same deal as the first one.

 

the correct answer is 0%.

 

easy

[SushiKitten]

The correct answer is you can't win and if I ever become a teacher, this is going on my tests.

[RespawningEnemy]

The answer is "(E".

[Sethre]

The correct answer is you can't win and if I ever become a teacher, this is going on my tests.

Yeah pretty much.

[Bowsette]

The "right" answer would be B, but that's mitigated by the fact that choosing it would most likely go against the question itself. Since you're asked to pick at random, working the question out logically would make you fail regardless.

[Sethre]

The "right" answer would be B, but that's mitigated by the fact that choosing it would most likely go against the question itself. Since you're asked to pick at random, working the question out logically would make you fail regardless.

You have a point.

[bookfloss]

The "right" answer would be B, but that's mitigated by the fact that choosing it would most likely go against the question itself. Since you're asked to pick at random, working the question out logically would make you fail regardless.

 

It is a good point AND I'm not positive any mitigation has to occur (though it might). I mean I think I get what you're saying & I do think this question is some kind of logical paradox. I mean why show us the answers or the number of answers if our selection occurs at random?

 

But no matter which choice is made or by what means that choice is made it will always be either right or wrong. That's 50%.

 

I don't know if that's the reasoning the quesioner is looking for, it's simply the reasoning I personally would offer. And, if my grade depended on that question, the teacher's car would have flat tires, a cup of sugar in their gas tank, & the end result of my gas station lunch on their hood & windshield.

[The Robstar]

It's simple.... we kill the Batman

 

[Mister Sympa]

Yes, it is, but that hasn't stopped me enjoying this thread. 

[bookfloss]

Ok, two things:

 

1. There is a cake for every occasion, and...

 

2. I think this might explain why B was the right answer.

 

  

[seakingtheonixpected]

I can't see the image

[Sethre]

 

How about now?

[seakingtheonixpected]

nope :/ I can see everyone elses images.

[Sethre]

Very weird... The pic was from Facebook so I wonder if the image got removed so the link doesnt work anymore...

[Rejected]

Ok, two things:

 

1. There is a cake for every occasion, and...

 

2. I think this might explain why B was the right answer.

 

  

Beginning the answer of this question with integrals will result in a wrong answer...