Algorithm 2-7: The Sock Drawer of Justification

Welcome, fellow algorithmic thinkers! Today we're going to tackle the age-old problem of socks going missing in the wash.

It's a mystery that has plagued humanity for centuries, and it's high time we applied some logic to the situation.

Our algorithm will scan the laundry room, identify the sock drawer, and determine the probability of a sock being lost forever.

But first, let's define the variables:

• Variable X: The number of socks in the washer
• Variable Y: The number of socks in the dryer
• Variable Z: The number of socks that have vanished into the abyss

Variables of Interest

Our Algorithm:

(function () {
  var x = 12;  // Number of socks in the washer
  var y = 15;  // Number of socks in the dryer
  var z = 0;   // Number of socks vanished
  var probability = (x + y + z) / (x + y);  // Calculate probability of socks being lost
  console.log("The probability of socks being lost is: " + probability);
})();

The Probability of Sock Loss