Puzzle Answer #7
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Label the three men A, B, and C and tell each man who is what letter and there are 6 possible scenarios: | ||||
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| Truth Guy | Lying Guy | Random Guy | |||
| Scenario 1: | A | B | C | ||
| Scenario 2: | A | C | B | ||
| Scenario 3: | B | A | C | ||
| Scenario 4: | B | C | A | ||
| Scenario 5: | C | A | B | ||
| Scenario 6: | C | B | A | ||
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| Step 1: | Ask
A, "Is B more likely to tell the truth than C?" If Yes, go to Step 2. If No, go to Step 5. |
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| Step 2: | Ask
C, "Are you the random guy?" If Yes, go to Step 3. If No, go to Step 4. |
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| Step 3: | Ask
C, "Is A the truth guy?" If Yes, then it is Scenario 4. If No, then it is Scenario 2. |
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| Step 4: | Ask
C, "Is A the lying guy?" If Yes, then it is Scenario 5. If No, then Scenario 6. |
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| Step 5: | Ask
B, "Are you the random guy?" If Yes, go to Step 6. If No, go to Step 7. |
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| Step 6: | Ask
B, "Is A the truth guy?" If Yes, then it is Scenario 6. If No, then it is Scenario 1. |
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| Step 7: | Ask
B, "Is A the lying guy?" If Yes, then it is Scenario 3. If No, then it is Scenario 4. |
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