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[–] Matriks404@lemmy.world 5 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (2 children)

Imagine being the first one being killed on any of these tracks.

The probability of that is...?

Mathematicians tell me, please, because my mind is breaking.

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 10 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

It's 0. I mean someone has to be the first, but betting on any particular person to be the first will necessarily be a losing bet.

[–] silasmariner@programming.dev 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

But what if I know Steve's first and bet it's Steve?

[–] NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io 1 points 9 hours ago

Then you're legally obligated to give me half your earnings.