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What is the Monty Hall problem?

The Monty Hall problem is a probability puzzle wherein a contestant chooses one of three doors, one hiding a car and two hiding goats. After an unchosen door is revealed to have a goat, the contestant can stay or switch doors to maximize winning chances. Switching is associated with a higher chance of winning in two out of three cases.