How Should Sam, Joe, Lynn, and Kori Seat on the Plane?
What are the constraints that need to be considered when assigning seats for Sam, Joe, Lynn, and Kori?
Options:
- A. Sam, Joe, Lynn, Kori
- B. Kori, Lynn, Sam, Joe
Answer:
The constraints we have are two in number:
Explanation:
The constraints we have are two in number.
1. Sam and Kori cannot sit next to each other
2. Lynn and Kori need to sit next to each other.
Both options A and B satisfy both these constraints because Sam and Kori are seated apart and Lynn and Kori are seated together.
Option C satisfies only one constraint which is that Kori is sitting next to Lynn. She is sitting next to Sam however so this option is wrong and by extension, so is option D as well.
When assigning seats for Sam, Joe, Lynn, and Kori on the plane, we need to consider the constraints given in the scenario. Sam and Kori cannot sit next to each other, and Lynn and Kori need to sit next to each other. This means that Kori cannot sit next to Sam. By following these constraints, we can determine the seating arrangement for the four colleagues.
Option A, where Sam, Joe, Lynn, and Kori sit in that order, satisfies both constraints. Sam and Kori are not seated next to each other, and Lynn and Kori are seated together. This arrangement follows the given constraints and is the correct seating order.
Option B, where Kori, Lynn, Sam, and Joe sit in that order, also satisfies the constraints. Kori and Sam are not sitting next to each other, and Lynn and Kori are still seated together. This arrangement is also a valid seating order for the four colleagues.