October 2024
Problem of the Month
Olympic Games
Submitted by K. Sengupta of Calcutta, India
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic and Equador competed at the Olympic Games, placing first through fifth in an event. The following statements were made:
Argentina: "I was not last."
Brazil: "Canada got the bronze."
Canada: "Argentina ended behind Equador."
Dominican Republic: "Equador got silver."
Equador: "Dominican Republic didn't get gold."
The gold and silver winners lied, but the other three told the truth.
How did the event end?