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Three Uniform(0,1) numbers are shown one at a time and you win if the one you keep is the largest. What rule for the first number maximises your chance?

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Three independent Uniform(0,1) numbers are revealed one at a time. After each you must keep it or pass for good, and you win if the number you keep is the largest of the three. What rule for the first number maximises your winning chance?

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