As a condition for the acceptance to a tennis club a novice player N is set to meet two members of the club, G (good) and T (top, i.e. better than good) within a total of three games (i.e. at most three!).
In order to be accepted, N must win against both G and T in two successive games.
N is free to choose with whom to start: T or G.
Which one is preferable?

Attributed to the late Leo Moser (1921—1970)

I don't think either of these first solutions is right.  The problem says that you must win two successive games.  That means that the second game must be won.

Posted by Steve Herman on 2010-09-07 12:47:18