diff --git a/solutions/Solution.txt b/solutions/Solution.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..653f9d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/solutions/Solution.txt @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +Solution of Thirsty men problem + +I propose 3 different approaches to this problem. All three use different yet effective approaches to solve the problem. The three approaches are: + i) By Strategy + ii) By Chance + iii) By Cooperation + + +i) By Strategy: + Well, this is the most exciting solution to the problem. Here, the planning and strategy-making capability of the guests will be tested. +This solution is explained below: +Procedure: +1) Cups, named after guests, are randomly arranged on the table by the host. +2) Guests are moved to another room and called in one by one. +3) In the room, each guest shuffles the cups. +4) After the completion of the process, the host fills the first and last cups on the table with water. + +Rules: +1) Each guest is randomly called by the host exactly twice, using a lottery system to avoid personal preferences. +2) Upon being called, a guest has two options: move two cups of choice except own or do nothing, earning a chance in the next call to move their cup by one position. +3) Guests have 30 seconds for calculations and cup movements to enhance their winning probability. +4) Guests can bluff or mislead others through verbal cues or coded messages. +5) Failure to act within the time limit results in a loss of opportunity. + +Analysis: +-The strategy-based approach engages guests in a dynamic and competitive process. +-Elements of chance, psychology, and quick thinking contribute to the excitement. +-The game tests guests' planning capabilities and ensures a fair and strategic water distribution. +-The combination of rules provides an entertaining challenge for the participants. + + +ii) By Chance: + This is a very simple yet very effective way to solve this problem. Here, N similar-looking cube cards will be taken and each will be numbered from +1 to N indicating the position of the cup on the table. Every guest will be requested to select a cube card of his/her choice. Once all the cards are chosen everyone will be requested to show the number written on the back of the cube card. The guests with numbers 1 and N will be provided with a cup of water. +In this way, the chaos can be avoided and water can be distributed to the guest. +Analysis: +-This approach relies on chance and randomness. +-It avoids chaos and ensures a fair distribution of water. +-The potential issue is that there's no guarantee that the guests with the first and last cups are the most deserving or strategic. + + +iii) By Cooperation: + This approach is for cooperative guests who can gel with each other to solve without having a clash of interests. As the name suggests, here the +cooperation among the guests plays a vital role in reaching to solution. According to the rules, a guest can share a cup of water if he/she wants. So, in this +approach, N/2 guests can form a group with each other and agree to get a single cup of water for the whole group. If there are an odd number of guests, any one +group can have a person extra. This might sound like the obvious yet ineffective solution but it might solve the problem. +Analysis: +-Cooperative guests avoid conflicts and work together to get a cup. +-Odd-numbered groups might have an extra person. + + + +