Here's the latest cadet challenge. This one is about a 6 on the difficulty scale; it's tough, but by no means impossible.
It is Saturday afternoon. As you walk down the beach, you meet three residents: Tom, Dick and Harry. You know that none are Normals (see below). You ask Tom, "Are you a Knight or a Knave?" He answers, but you cannot make out what he said; so you ask Dick, "What did he say?" Dick responds, "Tom said that he is a Knave." At this point, Harry says, "Don't believe Dick, he is lying." What are Dick and Harry?
Included below to assist you in your efforts are a list of possible solutions and a list of facts. Read both carefully.
Possible solutions
- Dick is a Knave.
- Harry is a Knight.
- Harry is a Knave.
Fact list
- Knights always tell the truth.
- Knaves always lie.
- Neither of the men is a Normal.
- Dick says, "Tom said that he is a Knave."
- Harry says, "Don't believe Dick, he is lying."
This challenge will close 0730 Monday 23 January. Be prepared to explain your answer. This is a logic puzzler, no trick is involved. Since this is a tougher than average challenge, there will be some tangible prize for the winner. Good luck!
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