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Netherlands counting and probability
Problem
We consider rows of coins. Each coin is of denomination , , or . Between two coins of denomination , there is at least one other coin. Between two coins of denomination , there are at least two other coins. Between two coins of denomination , there are at least three other coins. How many different rows of coins satisfy these conditions?
Solution
4.
Techniques
Recursion, bijection