There is a small river. On one side of the river, there are three cannibals, and on another side three humans are there. Boat is with the cannibals. If there are more no.of cannibals than the humans, then the cannibals will eat the humans. If the no.of cannibals is equal or less than the no.of humans, then they cannot do anything. How do the humans move to the other side of the river safely?
Answer:
3 Cannibals - 3 Humans
One Cannibal crosses the river
2 Cannibals - 3 Humans, 1 Cannibal
2 Humans cross the river
2 Cannibals, 2 Humans - 1 Human, 1 Cannibal
1 Human and 1 Cannibal cross the river.
1 Cannibal, 1 Human - 2 Humans, 2 Cannibals
2 Humans cross the river
1 Cannibal, 3 Humans - 2 Cannibals
1 Cannibal crosses the river
3 Humans - 3 Cannibals.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Three Cannibals and Three Humans Crossing River
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