Multi-Linear Games Questions - - Question 14

What is the maximum possible number of streets any one of which could be the one the crew cleaned on Friday afternoon?

natiakadkho April 20, 2022

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Hello, I am a little confused. I watched the explanation video and the part that threw me off is number 8 going into the afternoon slot. I understand that rule six indicates the following: It cleaned Second, Fifth, and Eighth streets on afternoons. This is why I am a bit confused in the video the lady explaining put 8 in the afternoon and then lined up 1-8 and stated that we know 4,7,8 don't belong in the afternoon but while 8 was in the afternoon she crossed it out. I am very confused. How does 8 not belong in the afternoon when in video 8 is in the afternoon and rule 6 states that 8 must be in the afternoon. Please advise.

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Emil-Kunkin April 21, 2022

Hi Natiakadkho,

You are completely right that 8 must go in the afternoon. However, for this question we are only concerned with Friday afternoon- which is the last day. Our fifth rule tells us that 4 must come after 8. So, 8 cannot be the last street cleaned. Therefore, 8 cannot be Friday afternoon. Since this question is only asking about Friday, the video reflects the fact that 8 cannot be in friday.