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The maths of infidelity

It's a very commonly-held belief that men are less faithful than women - but it takes two to tango. So can this be mathematically possible?

It's a very commonly-held belief that men are less faithful than women - but it takes two to tango.

So can this be mathematically possible?

And we answer a cry for help from an Australian listener who wants to be "a bit more average".

(Image: A couple kissing in bed. Credit: Royalty-Free/CORBIS)

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Sun 27 May 2012 11:50GMT

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  • Sat 26 May 2012 22:50GMT
  • Sun 27 May 2012 11:50GMT

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