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Monty Hall Problem Calculator

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Demonstrates the counter-intuitive solution to the Monty Hall probability puzzle. This calculator helps visualize the probabilities of winning by switching doors versus staying with the initial choice.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Number of Simulations and Your Initial Door Choice (1, 2, or 3) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Wins by Staying With Initial Choice, Wins by Switching Doors, Stay Win Percentage, and Switch Win Percentage in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

1,000 Simulations

Number of Simulations: 1,000; Your Initial Door Choice (1, 2, or 3): Door 1

Wins by Staying With Initial Choice: 333; Wins by Switching Doors: 667; Stay Win Percentage: 33.3 %; Switch Win Percentage: 66.7 %

10,000 Simulations

Number of Simulations: 10,000; Your Initial Door Choice (1, 2, or 3): Door 2

Wins by Staying With Initial Choice: 3,333; Wins by Switching Doors: 6,667; Stay Win Percentage: 33.33 %; Switch Win Percentage: 66.67 %

500 Simulations, Door 3

Number of Simulations: 500; Your Initial Door Choice (1, 2, or 3): Door 3

Wins by Staying With Initial Choice: 167; Wins by Switching Doors: 333; Stay Win Percentage: 33.4 %; Switch Win Percentage: 66.6 %

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