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MathNet 2026 — Part 08 Question 197

Math Olympiad Vault · MathNet 2026 — Part 08

Question 197

In the hold of a pirate ship are ten treasure chests lying on pedestals in a circular arrangement. The captain would like to move each chest clockwise by one pedestal. However, the chests are so heavy that the captain and his assistant can only switch two chests at a time. What is the minimum number of switches needed to accomplish the task?