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The Airplane Seat Paradox

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100 passengers board a plane. The first has lost his ticket and sits randomly. Each subsequent passenger sits in their seat if available, or randomly if not. What is the probability the last passenger gets their correct seat?
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3 planes

The answer to this riddle is 3 planes. Difficulty: Hard ยท Solved by 8,639 puzzle lovers.

3 planes total (2 support planes refuel the main plane at strategic points and return safely to base).
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