How Long to Read Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers

By Paul J. Nahin

How Long Does it Take to Read Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers?

It takes the average reader 5 hours to read Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers by Paul J. Nahin

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

What are your chances of dying on your next flight, being called for jury duty, or winning the lottery? We all encounter probability problems in our everyday lives. In this collection of twenty-one puzzles, Paul Nahin challenges us to think creatively about the laws of probability as they apply in playful, sometimes deceptive, ways to a fascinating array of speculative situations. Games of Russian roulette, problems involving the accumulation of insects on flypaper, and strategies for determining the odds of the underdog winning the World Series all reveal intriguing dimensions to the...

How long is Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers?

Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers by Paul J. Nahin is 300 pages long, and a total of 75,000 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers aloud.

What Reading Level is Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers?

Duelling Idiots and Other Probability Puzzlers is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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