We will try to solve the famous mathematical probability paradox in this post, which goes like this:
if you choose an answer to this question at random,
what is the chance you will be correct?
(A) 25%
(B) 50%
(C) 60%
(D) 25%
We will have to assume that this is a multiple choice question (MCQ), as there are 2 options - A & D - with the same answer (25%)
******** STEP 1 ********
We will have to assume that this is a multiple choice question (MCQ), as there are 2 options - A & D - with the same answer (25%)
So, we have 4 options.
Following are the logic formulas that we will use to solve the problem:
Logic S
If only 1 option of the 4 options is correct, then the probability would be =
1/4 = 25%
Logic K
If 2 options of the 4 options are correct, then the probability would be =
2/4 = 50%
Logic G
If 3 options of the 4 options are correct, then the probability would be =
3/4 = 75%
Logic Z
If only all 4 options are correct, then the probability would be =
4/4 = 100%
Logic V
If none of 4 options are correct, then the probability would be =
0/4 = 0%
******** STEP 2 ********
As we can see in the logic S/K/G/Z,
a 60% probability of getting the right answer does not exist.
So, we rule out option C
If option A is correct, then option D will also be correct.
Or to say, 2 options are correct.
So, going by logic K:
if 2 options of the 4 options are correct, then the probability would be =
2/4 = 50%
But the value of A & D is 25%
So, we rule out both options A & D
Finally, if option B is correct.
Or to say, 1 options is correct.
So, going by logic S:
if only 1 option of the 4 options is correct, then the probability would be =
1/4 = 25%
But the value of B is 50%
So, we rule out option B
******** STEP 3 ********
Summary/Answer is hence, that there is no correct answer.
Or to say, 0 option is correct.
So, going by logic V:
if none of the 4 options is correct, then the probability would be =
0/4 = 0%
Which is unfortunately not listed here!
And, that's the reason that this questions is a paradox.
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