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Problem Solving Working Backwards
Problem Solving Working Backwards
Example:
Solution:
Start with the winner: 1.
Last 2 minutes: 1 + 1 = 2.
After 20 minutes: 2 × 2 = 4.
After 15 minutes: 4 × 2 = 8.
After 10 minutes: 8 × 2 = 16.
After 3 minutes: 16 × 2 = 32.
Therefore, 32 dancers started.