Problems Leading to the Origin of Probability Theory
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Aug 27, 2020
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Probability theory, Dice problem, Problem of division of the stakes
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In this article, two problems leading to the origin of probability theory that Antoine Gombaud asked Blaise Pascal in 1654 are presented.
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Tanadkithirun, R. (2020). Problems Leading to the Origin of Probability Theory. Mathematical Journal by The Mathematical Association of Thailand Under The Patronage of His Majesty The King, 65(701), 1–9. Retrieved from https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/MJMATh/article/view/223183
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