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The Infinite Hotel Paradox

Apr 17, 2024
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A hotel has an infinite number of rooms and all are occupied. A new guest arrives. How does the hotel manager accommodate the new guest without asking any guest to leave?

Answer: The manager moves the guest in room 1 to room 2, room 2 to room 3, and so on, ad infinitum. This frees up room 1 for the new guest.

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