MathXplosion

Matching Socks

Eric performs a feat of mathemagical mastery, blindfolded in the dark, as he tests the theory of probability using his messy sock drawer. You will not believe your eyes! It's not magic... it's math! This episode presents a probability puzzle that requires you to weigh all the possibilities and pick the most likely outcome when confronted with a drawer full of loose, unpaired socks and come up with a matching pair.