8 Jan
2004
8 Jan
'04
1:39 p.m.
=Dan Hoey If the population is odd, partition the group into [n/3] reds,...
I suppose more hats is progress, of a kind. Reference for large N: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/039484484X But then the available derangements are further reduced.
That unfortunately removes the mystery from trios and the red member of quintets. And it spoils the seasonal color scheme.
Trios don't work in any scheme, but quintets, alas, are my driving interest. Did I mention the humanitarian dimension? Our waiter reported observing many other families arguing over their shredded place mats. A nice color scheme is gravy.