Not so. According to this solution that I found with a Google search, it can be done, and if you think about it, it's correct: Solution: Note that burning a...
On Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:36:32, de_check <tonnic@...> wrote ... To me, "end to end" means any end to any end, so I think we do know it burns at the same...
That is the standard solution, but it assumes more than the fact that each string takes 1 hour to burn from end to end. The problem lies with the assertion...
In my view, your "preferential burn direction"--a strange concept, if you'll excuse me--is adding to the problem, not solving it. There's nothing in the...
But the original puzzle statement was: "THE ONLY THING you know is that each rope takes exactly 1 hour to burn from end to end." So why are we entitled to...
Hello Alexandra ... I know and can see there are lots of replies to this, but here is my side of the story. (with help of a bit of ASCII grahics to help anyone...
Andrew Bruno
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Oct 8, 2003 7:54 am
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Hello de_check ... No it isn't. If your fist statement is true, then your second one can't be. Be it burning from C - B or B - C it will take 40 minutes. ... ...
Andrew Bruno
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Oct 8, 2003 7:57 am
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On Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:55:43 Alexandra Fiona Dixon <alexandra@...> wrote ... [SNIP test examples] ... You weren't thinking clearly: after 30 minutes,...
On Wed, 8 Oct 2003 02:59:24 keystonejcl <lobertj@...> wrote ... Indeed. The problem text also doesn't state whether it is physically possible to light...
Hello Andrew. Please see comments interspersed below... Nick ... ends ... 40 ... 40 ... Sure it's consistent! The rope burns end to end (either end to the ...
Hi everybody, Wow, wasnt I shocked this afternoon to discover no less than 8 emails regarding a problem I set way back in <?>. In avoiding stating all usuall...
... problems. ... Am I a lawyer? That's defamation of character -- I'll see you in court! Actually, I'm a mathematician by training, but I work in the ...
In a message dated 10/8/2003 9:10:14 AM Central Daylight Time, bigdog@... writes: Nick, Have you considered a career in politics? You seem to have the...
This thread about the burning ropes and what can be inferred from the puzzle as stated, and what's implied, and what isn't (ie if not explicitly stated, can...
I agree with you Alexandra. There is no information about where the odd numbered room are. Similarly you cannot assume burn rate from A to C is same as from C...
Jim Mays
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Oct 8, 2003 10:15 pm
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On Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:15:20 Jim Mays <jim@...> wrote ... I think it depends on whether the problem _can_ be solved without the assumption. What's...
More than this: if you *know* that a puzzle has a unique solution, them making unwarranted assumptions can often greatly speed the path to the solution. A...
Tim Roberts
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Oct 8, 2003 11:48 pm
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Hello Douglas ... Well, I think that it would be a sobering situation to be in. It is an assumption that all puzzles can be solved. Ok, thus they are ...
Andrew Bruno
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Oct 9, 2003 1:13 am
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Hi folks, I know it is getting really off topic, but it was mentioned about how "bad" English is and how a simple question can take on a life of its onw. For...
Andrew Bruno
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Oct 9, 2003 1:29 am
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... Hey Andrew, ... are ... Or to reword it: not every answer we can see ;o) ... *smiling* maybe, but it's worth thinking about a bit. Cheers, Marc -- ...
An article was published by the British Computer Society, many years ago, entitled "Wouldn't it be nice to program in English". It went on to show just why...
Its all about context, if I use a car repair manual I should be able to safely make the assumption that the writer is trying to help me, i.e. turn the nut...
It appears that my last email didnt get sent out to email accounts, though it did reach the yahoo groups page. Hope this one works, 'Programed' lanuages are...
