May 24, 1999
Problem of the Month

When the Workers Relax



Seven workers, Amie, Benny, Carol, David, Eric, Franklin, and Grace have a day off every week, no two of them on the same day.

You are told that Amie's day off is the day after Carol's;

that David's day off is 3 days after the day before Eric's;

that Benny's day off is 3 days before Grace's;

that Franklin's day off is half way between Benny's and Carol's;

and that Franklin's day off is Thursday.

Which day off does each worker have?



Solution to the Problem:

DAY OFF WORKER
Sunday Amie
Monday Eric
Tuesday Benny
Wednesday David
Thursday Franklin
Friday Grace
Saturday Carol




Correctly solved by:

1. Liz Cotter Centreville, VA
2. Jon Pence Winchester, VA
3. Trey Genda Winchester, VA
4. Ginger Anderson Winchester, VA
5. Krista Ramey Winchester, VA
6. Rachel Rasmussen Winchester, VA


Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher