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by jugantus
November 23rd, 2010, 1:14 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: Probability Question
Replies: 4
Views: 23124

Probability Question

Tom and Harry are playing a game with dice. When there are two consecutive sixes, Tom wins. When any other number appears two times in a row, Harry wins. Who have the better probability of winning and why?
by jugantus
November 19th, 2010, 7:59 pm
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: Probability Distribution of X+Y and X/Y
Replies: 5
Views: 28967

Probability Distribution of X+Y and X/Y

Random variable X is distributed as N(a, b), and random variable Y is distributed as N(c, d). What is the distribution of (1) X+Y, (2) X-Y, (3) X*Y, (4) X/Y?
by jugantus
November 19th, 2010, 7:54 pm
Forum: Brainteaser Forum
Topic: How to measure height of Sears Tower?
Replies: 15
Views: 35097

How to measure height of Sears Tower?

Given a measuring tape and a watch, how can you measure the height of the Sears Tower, or Bin ben?
by jugantus
October 19th, 2010, 7:19 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: derivative volatility problem - interview question
Replies: 4
Views: 23380

derivative volatility problem - interview question

Thanks a lot guys. What would be the solution if the derivative is defined as "S1*S2"?
by jugantus
October 19th, 2010, 6:29 am
Forum: Student Forum
Topic: derivative volatility problem - interview question
Replies: 4
Views: 23380

derivative volatility problem - interview question

<t>Dear all,I was asked a question, which I am not sure of the answer. Can someone please help?There are 2 assets priced at S1 and S2 respectively. What would be the volatility of the derivative defined as "S1-S2"? Can someone please tell me what I should be reading to get around such questions.Chee...