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Mon 20 Jul, 2020 02:00 am
In a certain country, there are three types of inhabitants: type T who always tell the truth; type F who always lie; and type A who alternately lie and tell the truth. They will answer any question with “Yes” or “No” if one of these answers is possible. If the question can not be answered, they will keep silent. By asking an inhabitant one question, determine which type he is.
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mark noble
 
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Wed 22 Jul, 2020 11:06 am
@BEeN23JAMmING,
Throw them all off Niagara falls and ask each one as they fall 'Can you swim?'
Have a Lovely Day
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markr
 
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Sat 15 Aug, 2020 07:53 pm
@BEeN23JAMmING,
Would a random person of a non-alternating type other than your type, confirm that you always lie?

A: silent
T: yes
F: no
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maxdancona
 
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Sat 15 Aug, 2020 08:07 pm
@BEeN23JAMmING,
This is a variant of the classic "talking statue" problem.

But I don't think it is possible in this case... because there are three categories, but only two responses you can get.



markr
 
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Sat 15 Aug, 2020 10:22 pm
@maxdancona,
three responses: yes, no, silence
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