Problem
The Problem
You have 25 horses and a 5-lane track. You can race 5 horses at a time and observe the order of finish (no timing).
What is the minimum number of races needed to find the top 3 horses (by speed)?
You have 25 horses and a 5-lane track. You can race 5 horses at a time and observe the order of finish (no timing).
What is the minimum number of races needed to find the top 3 horses (by speed)?