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Solving Apple's Split the Coins Interview Riddle

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Learn how to solve Apple's challenging interview riddle about splitting 100 coins through a detailed video tutorial that breaks down the problem-solving process step by step. Starting with first principles and using experimental approaches, discover multiple solution methods to this classic tech interview question. Follow along with clear explanations of initial attempts, successful strategies, and even creative alternative solutions, with a quick answer summary available at the 9:02 mark for those seeking immediate resolution.

Syllabus

Skip ➡️ for the answer briefly stated! Tech companies are famous for asking interview riddles. In this video I explain how you can work out this question from first principles, and by simple experimentation you can discover the solution.
puzzle
first try
second try and solution
answer summary
creative answers

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