March 11, 2014

Problem of the Week

for Tuesday March 11, 2014

There is a new quiz show called "Hats". A black or white hat is placed on the two teammates' heads, and the pair win the competition if either is able to guess correctly the color of the hat that he wears. Each will see the hat on the other's head but not the one on his own.They have no way of communicating or sending signals to each other once the hats are placed and will not even have the benefit of hearing each other's guess. If they are allowed to meet beforehand to work out a strategy, what plan will guarantee a victory?

Winners of "Hats"- Episode One