Here's a G-rated generalization of Rookie's condom conundrum.
Take a look, if only to understand the problem being posed.
Now to introduce a modicum of professionalism, we'll talk about surgical gloves, instead.
d doctors wish to examine p patients p <= d] in a manner that every male over 50 is aware of.
No doctor wishes to wear a glove contaminated by a patient.
No patient wishes to be exposed to a glove worn by another doctor.
As in the "cc" puzzle, they may be turned inside out and/or worn on top of another glove.
There are three cases, increasing in complexity:
d=p=2. Well, Rookie's puzzle gives this answer.
p=1; d=2n+1 n is an integer]
any p <= d
Edit: If all dp combinations of doctor/patient examinations are performed, then ...
What is the minimum number of surgical gloves required in each case?
examinations and surfaces.
Edited by bonanova Added condition shown in red ...
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Take a look, if only to understand the problem being posed.
Now to introduce a modicum of professionalism, we'll talk about surgical gloves, instead.
d doctors wish to examine p patients p <= d] in a manner that every male over 50 is aware of.
No doctor wishes to wear a glove contaminated by a patient.
No patient wishes to be exposed to a glove worn by another doctor.
As in the "cc" puzzle, they may be turned inside out and/or worn on top of another glove.
There are three cases, increasing in complexity:
d=p=2. Well, Rookie's puzzle gives this answer.
p=1; d=2n+1 n is an integer]
any p <= d
Edit: If all dp combinations of doctor/patient examinations are performed, then ...
What is the minimum number of surgical gloves required in each case?
examinations and surfaces. Edited by bonanova
Added condition shown in red ...
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