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The Box Mystery: Why Does Andrew Win?

In a puzzle with 15 boxes, two prizes are hidden, and two players, Andrew and Barbara, search for them.

Andrew searches the boxes from left to right in each row, while Barbara goes down each column.

Even though it seems like they should have an equal chance, Andrew actually has a higher chance of finding a prize first.

This is because Andrew tends to find prizes earlier in the game, giving him an edge over Barbara.

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Original: The Guardian (Science)

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#math puzzle #probability #counterintuitive #game theory #logic

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