From 23c9ee7f10cc5f73e1068c394200e793ee262048 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RAHUL YADAV <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2023 21:00:44 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add files via upload Signed-off-by: Rahul1227 <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> --- solutions/Solution.txt | 47 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 47 insertions(+) create mode 100644 solutions/Solution.txt diff --git a/solutions/Solution.txt b/solutions/Solution.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1fe5ece --- /dev/null +++ b/solutions/Solution.txt @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +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. + + + + \ No newline at end of file From c89de1780ee49feabc92b7e8a5e574c05c9527a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RAHUL YADAV <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2023 21:02:01 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update Solution.txt Signed-off-by: Rahul1227 <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> --- solutions/Solution.txt | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/solutions/Solution.txt b/solutions/Solution.txt index 1fe5ece..fbbf9a8 100644 --- a/solutions/Solution.txt +++ b/solutions/Solution.txt @@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ I propose 3 different approaches to this problem. All three use different yet ef 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: + 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. @@ -44,4 +45,4 @@ Analysis: - \ No newline at end of file + From 2679804c728a1094e6b1b6085419a010a06057e9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RAHUL YADAV <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2023 21:02:50 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update Solution.txt Signed-off-by: Rahul1227 <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> --- solutions/Solution.txt | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/solutions/Solution.txt b/solutions/Solution.txt index fbbf9a8..7021ec7 100644 --- a/solutions/Solution.txt +++ b/solutions/Solution.txt @@ -30,7 +30,10 @@ Analysis: 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. + 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. @@ -38,7 +41,10 @@ Analysis: 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. + 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. From 176262650caf8740ae8cb20599abcb60fb65e9ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RAHUL YADAV <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2023 21:25:21 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update Solution.txt Signed-off-by: Rahul1227 <95612712+Rahul1227@users.noreply.github.com> --- solutions/Solution.txt | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/solutions/Solution.txt b/solutions/Solution.txt index 7021ec7..653f9d8 100644 --- a/solutions/Solution.txt +++ b/solutions/Solution.txt @@ -30,10 +30,9 @@ Analysis: 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. + 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.