In the 4x4 grid below, 32 consecutive two digit numbers (45 to 76) have been packed in it.

1 3 5 9
2 5 4 8
0 7 6 2
1 6 3 9

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The challenge: Pack as many consecutive 3 digit numbers as possible into a 9x9 grid. The numbers may be read from any direction. No leading zeros.

(In reply to My algorithm by Rawlyn)

Not a bad explanation at all... I think they only think you missed was: how you use the "fitness" score (in the roulette wheel sampling?) to give the offspring a good chance of improving.

- SK

Posted by SilverKnight on 2004-02-04 18:57:26