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Sure. I’ll quote from Wikipedia and modify it. “In combinatorial mathematics, the ménage problem or problème des ménages asks for the number of different ways
by williamscales 4y ago
Sure. I’ll quote from Wikipedia and modify it.
“In combinatorial mathematics, the ménage problem or problème des ménages asks for the number of different ways in which it is possible to seat a set of couples, labeled “A_n” and “B_n” accordingly, at a round dining table so that the A and B alternate and no two couples are sat next to each other such that A_n = B_m”.
- hobo_mark 4y agoAnd this improves the problem statement how exactly? You are just doing the "parent 1" "parent 2" gymnastics that get (deservedly) mocked and (unfortunately) weaponized at any possible occasion.