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The numbers behind Squid Game

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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Exploring Probability and Survival in a Deadly Game

This chapter explores a mathematical puzzle based on a Squid Game contest, where players risk their lives while crossing an 18-step bridge with a 50% survival chance per step. The discussion focuses on calculating expected lives lost and examining various possible outcomes, enhancing comprehension of essential mathematical concepts.

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