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Shake the Magic 8 Ball for a random answer to your yes-or-no questions.
The Magic 8 Ball is a novelty toy used for fortune-telling or seeking advice, providing one of 20 randomly selected responses to yes-or-no questions.
Formula
P(response) = 1/20 = 5% per individual answerP(positive) = 10/20 = 50% chance of an affirmative answer
P(neutral) = 5/20 = 25% chance of a non-committal answer
P(negative) = 5/20 = 25% chance of a negative answer
Worked Example
Probability of getting "It is certain" twice in a row
Did you know? The Magic 8 Ball was first manufactured in 1946 by the Alabe Crafts Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mattel acquired the brand in 1971, and over 1 million units are sold annually worldwide.
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