Zavier is part of BEAM’s first cohort to graduate from college (in 2020); he graduated from UAlbany with a double major in computer science and art. He is also BEAM’s first alum to serve in a leadership role at our summer programs.

Here’s a math game you can play while keeping up social distancing. Find someone to play with and read on.

The game:

You are given $20, and you must guess a whole number between 1 and 700. For each incorrect guess you make, you must pay $1, and then you are told if you were over or under the correct number. If you guess the number, you get to keep the money you have left.

Challenge 1: Can you guarantee a profit on this game? What's the greatest profit you can guarantee even if you are very unlucky on your guesses?