Here is cadet challenge #3:
For NS 1:
100 Gold Coins
Five pirates have obtained 100 gold coins and have to divide
up the loot. The pirates are all extremely intelligent, treacherous and selfish
(especially the captain).
The captain always proposes a distribution of the loot. All
pirates vote on the proposal, and if half the crew or more go "Aye",
the loot is divided as proposed, as no pirate would be willing to take on the
captain without superior force on their side.
If the captain fails to obtain support of at least half his
crew (which includes himself), he faces a mutiny, and all pirates will turn
against him and make him walk the plank. The pirates start over again with the
next senior pirate as captain.
What is the maximum number of coins the captain can keep
without risking his life?
For NS 2+:
Two Kids
A couple has two children, one of whom is a girl. What is the probability that the other is
also a girl? (You may safely assume that the genetic probability of having a
baby of either sex is 50%.)
This challenge will close out at 0730 13 October. To win, one must answer correctly and demonstrate how they arrived at their answer. See the SNSI with your answer. There will be a small non-cash prize. Good luck.
