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Fail this question you should give up trading
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I think you may be in need of a vacation. Somewhere other than a farm, of course.
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OK, and now for a puzzle with more practical, real-world application.
A man is on an island with a bale of hay, a goat and a pet wolf. (Don't ask, just go along with it.) He has a small boat only large enough for himself and one other passenger or item. Meaning he can only take either the bale or the goat or the wolf with him at one time. He needs to get to the mainland with all 3. However, if he takes the hay, the wolf will eat the goat. If he takes the wolf, then the goat will eat the hay. He must be present to ensure that neither of these things happen. There is no one to prevent these events from occurring on the mainland, nor is there any way to either tie or shelter either of the animals, or protect the hay from getting eaten if he were to leave it alone with the goat.
How, then, does he manage to get himself, his two animals and his hay across the water to the mainland without the wolf eating the goat, or the goat eating the hay while he is on the other side or in transit?
He gabs the goat and then after a quick cigarette he places the goat in the boat and takes it to the other side. He then comes back a takes the wolf, and takes it across also. Upon arriving at the other side, he once again takes the goat and takes the goat back to the starting point again. Once there he takes the hay and leaves the goat alone... and takes the hay to where the wolf is on the other side. He comes back and takes the goat again and slowing goes back to where the wolf and hay are waiting.
Well I know this because it happened to me once, I was stuck on an island with a goat and a wolf and some hay.
Well actually it was an Emu, a Spotted Fox and some pellets....
Ok ok... it was two heavy chicks and a Chunky Bar... but if I did not do both of them, they would have eaten my Chunky!
Well actually it was an Emu, a Spotted Fox and some pellets....
Ok ok... it was two heavy chicks and a Chunky Bar... but if I did not do both of them, they would have eaten my Chunky!
Quote from Thunderdog:
I think you may be in need of a vacation. Somewhere other than a farm, of course.
Thunderdog, good thing you were not around watching the goat from the wolf or optioncoach might... :eek:
We have a winner! Clearly, you have done this before. And I'm sure I don't need to remind you that smoking is a bad habit.
First bring the goat to the mainland, leaving the hay and the wolf. Then get the wolf, but on the way back for the hay leave the wolf and take the goat back to the island. When you get to the island leave the goat, take the hay, and then come back for the goat.
-Neo
EDIT: Crap... someone beat me to it...
-Neo
EDIT: Crap... someone beat me to it...
Quote from Thunderdog:
OK, and now for a puzzle with more practical, real-world application.
A man is on an island with a bale of hay, a goat and a pet wolf. (Don't ask, just go along with it.) He has a small boat only large enough for himself and one other passenger or item. Meaning he can only take either the bale or the goat or the wolf with him at one time. He needs to get to the mainland with all 3. However, if he takes the hay, the wolf will eat the goat. If he takes the wolf, then the goat will eat the hay. He must be present to ensure that neither of these things happen. There is no one to prevent these events from occurring on the mainland, nor is there any way to either tie or shelter either of the animals, or protect the hay from getting eaten if he were to leave it alone with the goat.
How, then, does he manage to get himself, his two animals and his hay across the water to the mainland without the wolf eating the goat, or the goat eating the hay while he is on the other side or in transit?
P.S. If you don't know the correct answer, then you should stop trading and send me your money. If you DO know the correct answer, then you may continue trading, but you should still send me your money.
Not to worry, you are correct. Therefore, you may continue trading. However, you are still required to send me your money. Check the fine print.
He just needs to kill the wolf and then everything will be fine. Who really need the wolf? LOL.
Quote from Thunderdog:
OK, and now for a puzzle with more practical, real-world application.
A man is on an island with a bale of hay, a goat and a pet wolf. (Don't ask, just go along with it.) He has a small boat only large enough for himself and one other passenger or item. Meaning he can only take either the bale or the goat or the wolf with him at one time. He needs to get to the mainland with all 3. However, if he takes the hay, the wolf will eat the goat. If he takes the wolf, then the goat will eat the hay. He must be present to ensure that neither of these things happen. There is no one to prevent these events from occurring on the mainland, nor is there any way to either tie or shelter either of the animals, or protect the hay from getting eaten if he were to leave it alone with the goat.
How, then, does he manage to get himself, his two animals and his hay across the water to the mainland without the wolf eating the goat, or the goat eating the hay while he is on the other side or in transit?
P.S. If you don't know the correct answer, then you should stop trading and send me your money. If you DO know the correct answer, then you may continue trading, but you should still send me your money.
assuming the thread author still wants an answer here it is:
The two cars will intersect and pass each other or they will not. It really doesn't matter as to their distance at the start point because the bird can remain between them.
The back and forth part could be interpretted to be a part of this problem and another answer could be possible.
The back is one direction and the forth connotates a return trip in full or in part. See my next post. (hold your breath as I want an answer to my question, before I give you the answer)
The answer is 60, so far.
How much does the job pay?
Michael B.
The two cars will intersect and pass each other or they will not. It really doesn't matter as to their distance at the start point because the bird can remain between them.
The back and forth part could be interpretted to be a part of this problem and another answer could be possible.
The back is one direction and the forth connotates a return trip in full or in part. See my next post. (hold your breath as I want an answer to my question, before I give you the answer)
The answer is 60, so far.
How much does the job pay?
Michael B.