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We are going to bet on a football game for $10. Halfway through the game I can choose to raise the bet to $20. After I raise the bet to $20 you have a crystal ball that tells your chances of winning the game, what is the minimum probability of winning in order for you to take the bet. (note: if you decline the raise you forteit your original $10. IF you accept, $20 is on the line.
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Assistant Trader

Interviewed at Susquehanna International Group

3.8
Nov 1, 2012

We are going to bet on a football game for $10. Halfway through the game I can choose to raise the bet to $20. After I raise the bet to $20 you have a crystal ball that tells your chances of winning the game, what is the minimum probability of winning in order for you to take the bet. (note: if you decline the raise you forteit your original $10. IF you accept, $20 is on the line.

I want to have a birthday party outside this weekend (i.e. need sunny weather). On Saturday, the chance of rain is 60 percent, sun 40 percent. On Sunday, rain is 80 percent, sun is 20 percent. From there, the interviewer can ask an array of questions: What are the chances I can have my party this weekend? If I have my party, what are the chances my party is on Saturday/Sunday? Etc.
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Assistant Trader

Interviewed at Susquehanna International Group

3.8
Oct 12, 2011

I want to have a birthday party outside this weekend (i.e. need sunny weather). On Saturday, the chance of rain is 60 percent, sun 40 percent. On Sunday, rain is 80 percent, sun is 20 percent. From there, the interviewer can ask an array of questions: What are the chances I can have my party this weekend? If I have my party, what are the chances my party is on Saturday/Sunday? Etc.

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