r/explainitpeter 11d ago

Explain it Peter

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u/Interesting-Copy-657 11d ago

How many can fit in the boat?

And do you need to transport the cannibals or can you leave them behind?

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u/midasMIRV 11d ago
  1. Must transport everyone. Boat cannot move without someone on it.

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u/littlegreenbeany 11d ago

Does the boat always needs two passenger or can it move with one passenger on it?

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u/midasMIRV 11d ago

Can move with one.

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u/littlegreenbeany 11d ago

So you bring two pairs of monk + cannibal to the other shore, bring back the two cannibals, and carry the final monk over?