In real life he would win the first bet more than half the time, but lose the second bet more than half the time.
He never understood, why.
de Méré asked his mathematician friend, Blaise Pascal, to explain this problem, which he did.
Over 330 years later I offer this issue to you.
Please provide your answer:
a.intuitively, i.e. prior to solving.
b. Final answer based upon your reasoning.
Enjoy wearing BP’s shoes!