6 The Basic Rules ofProbability This chapter summarizes the rules you have been using for adding andmultiplying probabilities, and for using conditional probability. It also gives apictorial way to understand the rules.
To hard-cook duck eggs, place them in a pot, cover them with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.As soon as the water boils, remove the pot from the heat and let stand 12 minutes for large eggs.(Medium eggs should sit a minute less, jumbos a minute more.) Drain the eggs and shake the pan vigorously to crack the shells; this lets them cool faster and prevents overcooking.o hard-cook duck eggs, place them in a pot, cover them with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to just below a boil. Add eggs to steamer insert and steam for 15 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle. Make a small crack on the large end of each egg and place eggs back into the ice water for about 20 minutes. Peel.