The Bandages Problem
James E. Marengo, Joseph G. Voelkel, David L. Farnsworth · Journal of Probability and Statistical Science · 2025
A new probability problem, named the Bandages Problem, is described and solved. The problem involves repeatedly selecting and removing an item at random from a finite population that initially consists of a known configuration of single and paired items. For each selection, the probability that the chosen item is single is found. Generalizations are suggested.