The unbelievable solution to the 100 prisoner puzzle.
Yes, here is the follow-up video:
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Thanks to Matt Scroggs and the Chalkdust folks for helping organise the volunteers and the maths.
Cheers to the Ri for letting us film in their building.
We have free Think Maths work sheets for any teachers who want to use the prisoner puzzle in their lessons.
CORRECTIONS
- Yes, it seems we can’t spell success successfully.
- Turns out we do know there is a limit.
- Let me know if you spot any other mistakes!
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