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At this point, the contestant is offered a change of choice. Is it worth it or not? This problem has sparked countless discussions, even among mathematicians. The solution is that it is, by far, worth it. The host doesn&#8217;t open a door at random, but one where he knows (by spying) there is a goat. A better understanding can be found in the extreme case of a million doors, and the host opens all but two: the one chosen by the contestant and another, revealing all goats. 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