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How to Cross the River
A father, a mother, 2 sons, 2 daughters, a guard and a prisoner want to cross the river.
1. The raft can carry only 2 people.
2. The father can not be left with any of the daughters unless the mother is present
3. The mother can not be left with any of the sons unless the father is present.
4. The criminal can not stay with any family member unless the guard is present.
5. Only the father, mother, and guard know how to use the raft.
1. The raft can carry only 2 people.
2. The father can not be left with any of the daughters unless the mother is present
3. The mother can not be left with any of the sons unless the father is present.
4. The criminal can not stay with any family member unless the guard is present.
5. Only the father, mother, and guard know how to use the raft.
Answer
cross. Guard + Prisonerback. Guard
cross. Guard + Girl
back. Guard + Prisoner
cross. Mother + Girl
back. Mother
cross. Mother + Father
back. Father
cross. Guard + Prisoner
back. Mother
cross. Father + Mother
back. Father
cross. Father + Boy
back. Guard + Prisoner
cross. Guard + Boy
back. Guard
cross. Guard + Prisoner
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