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Cheating on a string theory exam
You and your friend have watches which are synchronized to the second, and the proctors are used to him often finishing exams quickly and won't be suspicious if he leaves early. What is the largest value N such that you can guarantee that you answer at least N out of the 23 questions correctly?
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2017 | Cheating on a string theory exam by cperciva | 210 | 69 |
