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Probability Riddle Using Python: Crossing a River after Heavy Rain

 Riddle:

A traveler approaches a river spanned by bridges that connect its shores and islands. There has been a great storm the night before, and each bridge was as likely as not to be washed away. How probable is it that the traveler can still cross?



Python Solution:


Riddle source:

https://fitelson.org/probability/vanfraassen_pi.pdf