sugaa New member May 1, 2003 #1 If someone says to you, "I'll bet you $1 that if you give me $2, I will give you $3 in return", would this be a good bet for you to accept?
If someone says to you, "I'll bet you $1 that if you give me $2, I will give you $3 in return", would this be a good bet for you to accept?
I Incrediblebulk New member May 1, 2003 #4 Yes but what if he gives him the $3 a year later. He could 11 cents interest.
ElCid New member May 1, 2003 #5 No. Because if you give him $2, he breaks the bet, and only owes you $1. So he makes out with a $1 for his time.
No. Because if you give him $2, he breaks the bet, and only owes you $1. So he makes out with a $1 for his time.
UCDFuBoO New member May 1, 2003 #6 good point ElCid... never thought of it like that... damn my honest ass!!! woulda gotten jacked!!
W WeirdAl Guest May 2, 2003 #7 Yep, best case you break even (unless you welch on your bet). Worst case, you lose $1 (unless he welches, then you're down $2). So not a good bet!
Yep, best case you break even (unless you welch on your bet). Worst case, you lose $1 (unless he welches, then you're down $2). So not a good bet!
sugaa New member May 4, 2003 #8 You guys got it. I knew the answer was no but kept getting confused when I tried to figure out why. I had to cheat and look at the answer.lol
You guys got it. I knew the answer was no but kept getting confused when I tried to figure out why. I had to cheat and look at the answer.lol