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Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition)

7th Edition

ISBN:9780133594140

Author:James Kurose, Keith Ross

Publisher:James Kurose, Keith Ross

Chapter1: Computer Networks And The Internet

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem R1RQ: What is the difference between a host and an end system? List several different types of end...

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Amanda, Javier, Joel and Pamela are on the edge of a
river, and they want to cross this river using a small
boat to the opposite shore. The boat can carry
At most two people on each lap. Amanda
can cross the river only in 1 minute. Javier,
Joel and Pamela take longer, 2, 5 and 10 minutes,
respectively. If there are two people in the boat, the
The slowest person is the one who determines the time of
crossing. The objective is for all four to be on the shore
opposite in the shortest possible time.
- Identify at least two feasible plans to cross
the river. Remember that the boat is the only means of
transport, and that it cannot travel empty.
- Define the criteria to evaluate the alternatives
- What is the minimum time to pass the four
to the other end of the river?

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