let's have some fun! (ncr)

From: "Ross Johnson" <rossjohnson@ROSSJOHNSON.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
To: <CREED-DISCUSS@WINDUPLIST.COM>
Date: Thu
26 Apr 2001 02:23:27 +0100

    1. Six items-H, I, J, K, L, and M-are being packed in a cylindrical carton. The order in which the items are placed in the carton must conform to the following rules; Both items M and L must be placed in the carton before item H. Item I must be placed in the carton after items H and K. Item K cannot be placed in the carton next to item J. Any red item must be placed in the carton before any non-red item, provided that none of the preceding rules are violated. If H and L are the only red items, then the items can be placed in the carton in which of the following sequences ?
    2.  L, H, M, K, I, J
    3.  L, M, K, H, I, J
    4.  L, M, H, K, I, J
    5.  L, M, H, J, I, K
    6.  L, J, M, H, K, I
    which one is it???
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    Mr Mungo, bored