The Monty Hall Problem gets its name from a TV game show that originated in 1963 named Let’s Make a Deal. The problem is a counterintuitive puzzle where you have the opportunity to choose from one of three closed doors. Two doors have a goat behind them, and one has a car. The aim is to pick a door with the car.
After you make a selection, instead of opening the door you chose, the host will open one of the remaining doors. Monty knows what’s behind each door, so he always chooses one with a goat behind it. He then asks if you want to keep your original choice, or switch to the other closed ...
