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This was asked in my Interview..where I thought the question he asked was practically impossible but finally ended up solving it(with some hints though.. :p)Question goes like this..“Imagine you are given ten bowls and ‘1023’ one rupee coins(yeah really ‘one thousand and twenty three’ 1 rupee coins).Now you are supposed to place all the 1 rupee coins in different bowls such that when somebody asks you for certain amount(ranging from 1 to 1023),you will have to return him ONLY BOWLS with coins summing up to exactly what he asked.”(*Now its like if i place 100 coins in each of 9 bowls and 123 coins in the last bowl…and if he asks for 200..i can give him TWO BOWLS summing up to 200..but it should apply to all the numbers ranging from 1 to 1023…..wtf :-o*).i had my time solving this as my Interviewer said it’ll be the last question from him.I tried all the ways I could think of…scribbled 4–5 rough papers but no go..Finally there was a hint from the Interviewer(Thank god..he was kind)..HINT:”THINK LIKE A COMPUTER...!!”(Sounded weird…wanted to get out of the hall and stop fooling myself,gave a last thought about the hint…..YEAHH actually that makes some sense).GOT IT..!!(Hurray..)Binary System solves it all….Place 2*0(2 power 0),so 1 coin in FIRST BOWL.. ——sums up to 1—-Place 2*1(2 power 1),so 2 coins in SECOND BOWL.—--sums up to 2—-Place 2*2(2 power 2),so 4 coins in THIRD BOWL.——-sums up to 4—-Place 2*3(2 power 3), 8 coins in FORTH BOWL.——sums up to 8—. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Place 2*8(2 power 8) 256 coins in NINTH BOWL—sums up to 256—Place 2*9(2 power 9) 512 coins in TENTH BOWL—sums up to 512—So,……………………………………………………………….total sums up to 1023Now,you can give only bowls to any amount asked between 1 to 1023.(For Eg. 821 is asked..10th bowl+9th bowl+6th bowl+5th bowl+3rd bowl+1st bowl— 512+256+32+16+4+1=821.)RESULT:Selected(thanks for the Hint.)

Here are 13 great ways to master your thinking power:Get into uncomfortable situations - Any situation that makes you uncomfortable will test your mind in ways it has not been tested before.Solve logic puzzles - Puzzles and riddles that make you think outside the box are great to think on a metacognitive base. (Here’s Einsteins riddle to get you started [os] Einstein's five-houses riddle)Discuss ideas and philosophies with others - This is the best way to get some new concepts in and to allow yourself to think completely differently without getting into huge arguments.Spend more time in logic games - A lot of successful people play Bridge or Chess on a regular basis to keep their mind sharp. (Although I personally prefer MTG).Ignore everything outside - Ignore the past, the future, the people around you and just about everything else. Focus solely on what you are doing in the moment, what you are trying to solve right now. (Meditation is a great way to start doing just that.)Consume more brain-foods - Foods that heighten your mental working power such as: Avocados, Blueberries, Broccoli, Dark Chocolate, Salmon and Walnuts. (15 Brain Foods To Boost Focus and Memory - Dr. Axe)Drink more water - For your brain to function in the most effective way possible it needs Oxygen, and lots of it. Drinking more water allows for a higher concentration of oxygen in your blood, giving more power to your mind. (Successful people drink around 4L of water a day.)Read more books and learn more - You need to expand your mind either horizontally (learning a variety of things) or vertically (learning some things very well). Either way, learning through books will increase the information your mind has available, allowing it to make better decisions.Stop numbing your mind - TV and Video Games are a great way to totally numb your mind as they are nothing more than very simple distractions.Agree with the distractions - Whenever a distracting thought comes up say “Yes, you’re right. And will deal with that soon, but for now I have other stuff to do.” If you just try to ignore the distractions they will act like kids desiring attention, and will complain until they get it.Do unusual things - Get up at 4 p.m. and go to bed at 10 a.m. for a while. Work through an entire night. Join a new club or sport. Invest in something you’ve not done before. Anything to get your mind out of the usual rut and to expand.Keep your focus - Focus only on what you hope to gain from situations and then think of a way to best get there. Train your concentration this way to keep your focus on what matters.Ignore your ego - This is not about you. This is about your skills and improving your mind, not about how good you feel. It’s not about winning. Remember this to stay cool, calm and collected.Get your life in order - If you are lacking in one area of your life you will feel it in every other area. Only when you are in top shape, both physically and mentally, will you be able to utilize your brain to the fullest.Remember that it will not suffice to just do a few of these if you want to become a master in using your brain.All of these will add a little bit, but only in combination are they powerful.

1. Spider Web TechniqueIf you touch the spider web with the spoon, it will immediately react and start looking around to find out what is touching its web. But in case you do that a few times, the spider will already realize that there is no bug or insect and will no longer look back.Similarly, whenever you are working or studying, give yourself five minutes to identify the potential sources of a distraction and then command your mind to ignore these distractions.For instance, while you are studying, someone may knock on the door, you might hear a noise outside, etc. so before you begin studying, prepare your mind for all these possible distractions and train it to not pay any attention to them in case they arise.2. Keyword TechniqueIn this technique, all you've got to do is to find a unique keyword or word related to your ongoing work or activity.And then whenever you’ll feel distracted, start repeating the keyword or word in your mind till you get back to your ongoing work or activity.There are not any specific rules so you can select any keyword or word you'd like as long as it is convenient and to your liking.3. Mind Challenging GamesSolitaire, Chess, and Sudoku are some of the best games which can refresh the mind as well as increase the concentration power as all these games require a great deal of concentration.And just like your muscles become stronger through the continuous workouts, your brain is a muscle too that gets stronger when you play board games such as crossword puzzles, picture puzzles, chess, etc. So if you want to enhance your concentration power while having fun in the process, playing such games can be an optimal choice.