Ten people sit at a round table. The sum of Rupees 10 is to be distributed among them so that each person receives the average of what each of his two neighbours receives.

In how many different ways can this be achieved ?
[Given: 1 Rupee = 100 Paise]

(In reply to re: solution by jakl)

Say what? I think that sounds more confusing...

The way I was thinking after I read charlies solution is that if someone has the most, his two neighbors combined would have less than twice him. (because he has the most), and this would rule out being an average.

I think "most" means that you have more than somebody.

Posted by Gamer on 2003-05-30 10:26:26