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You are locked in a dungeon. By the door are three boxes: one black, one white and one red. The boxes have the following sentences written on them: Black Red The key is not The key is in this box in the white box White The key is not in this box A sign next to the boxes reads: "Of the three statements at least one is true and at least one is false. If you are only allowed to open one box which one should you open? Explain.

You are locked in a dungeon. By the door are three boxes: one black, one white and one red. The boxes have the following sentences written on them: Black Red The key is not The key is in this box in the white box White The key is not in this box A sign next to the boxes reads: "Of the three statements at least one is true and at least one is false. If you are only allowed to open one box which one should you open? Explain.

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
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Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole
Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole
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You are locked in a dungeon. By the door are three boxes: one black, one white and one red. The boxes have the following sentences written on them: Black Red The key is not in the white box White The key is not in this box The key is in this box A sign next to the boxes reads: "Of the three statements at least one is true and at least one is false. If you are only allowed to open one box which one should you open? Explain. A math student invented a new method of making liquor, using electromagnetics to distill alcohol. Proof by induction.
Transcribed Image Text:You are locked in a dungeon. By the door are three boxes: one black, one white and one red. The boxes have the following sentences written on them: Black Red The key is not in the white box White The key is not in this box The key is in this box A sign next to the boxes reads: "Of the three statements at least one is true and at least one is false. If you are only allowed to open one box which one should you open? Explain. A math student invented a new method of making liquor, using electromagnetics to distill alcohol. Proof by induction.
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