This week's brain potion is a version of a classic puzzle adapted to honor Mario Day (MAR10, i.e. March 10th).
The seven Koopalings (youngest to oldest) are named:
- Larry
- Morton
- Wendy
- Iggy
- Roy
- Lemmy
- Ludwig
They were tired of working for Bowser without getting paid, so they decided to steal $100$ of Mario's coins and escape in their airship.
They agreed that they would divide the coins as follows:
- Ludwig, as the oldest, would suggest a number of coins to give to everyone.
- The others (not including Ludwig) would then vote on whether or not to accept the proposed distribution of the coins.
- If $\geq 50\%$ of them vote to accept, then they give out the coins according to the disposal.
- If $< 50\%$ of them vote to accept, they throw Ludwig from the airship and then repeat the procedure with the next oldest suggesting a distribution.
Assume that each of the Koopalings is rational, good at logical thinking, and, in order of importance,
- Would not like to be thrown overboard.
- Would like as many coins as possible.
- Enjoys throwing someone else overboard.
How many coins can Ludwig get? Explain your reasoning and include how many coins each of the Koopalings will receive.
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