A life and death application of mathematics

While you, Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney are out on a hunting trip, an argument ensues as to why the Republicans lost the last election. Soon enough, you find yourselves in a three-way shootout. Unfortunately for you, you only hit your target a third of the time, Sarah Palin hits her target half the time, and Dick Cheney never misses. The good news is that you get to shoot first, while Dick Cheney goes third. Emotions and politics aside, where should you aim your first shot? We will answer this question and determine your chances of being the last one standing.


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