Assignment 4 has been posted on the web site.
The assignment 3 solution key is available on Blackboard.
There is a new problem of the fortnight. Recognized winners will be awarded 5 additional points on their last homework.
The Problem of the Fortnight
Of six boys, exactly two were known to have been stealing apples. Who are they?
Harry said, "Charlie and George".
James said, "Donald and Tom".
Donald said, "Tom and Charlie".
George said, "Harry and Charlie".
Charlie said, "Donald and James".
Tom couldn't be found.
Four of the five boys interrogated had named one of the thieves correctly and lied about the other.
The fifth boy had lied outright. Who stole the apples?
Deadline:
Noon, Tuesday, November 14, 2006
The problem of the fortnight opens its submission box to graduate students!! Note that now they are eligible to compete although they will be judged as part of a separate pool.
Any undergraduate submitting a correct solution before the deadline receives a Problem of the Fortnight T-shirt. The most elegant mathematical solution and computer solution each also receive a book from the department's collection. The most elegant solution submitted by a graduate student also wins a T-shirt.
Place your solution in an envelope, include your name, RedID number, date, address, phone and email. Please also indicate whether you are a graduate or an undergraduate student. Submit your solution to the Math & CS Dept Office in GMCS 413.