11412 - Dig the Holes

[Abednego]

Could somebody who got this problem please explain the precise rules for computing n1 and n2? I used Mastermind rules, and I'm getting WA. Thanks.

[Vytenis]

Well, I used Mastermind rules too, i.e. for each hidden coin I checked like this:

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if (hidden[0] == guess[0]) ++n1;
else if (hidden[0] == guess[1] || hidden[0] == guess[2] || hidden[0] == guess[3]) ++n2;

Maybe, you missed the fact that all four coins that you have to guess are of distinct colors?

[Abednego]

Maybe, you missed the fact that all four coins that you have to guess are of distinct colors?

Yep, that was it. Thanks.

[shantanu18]

I am confused about input/output please help!
Input:

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3

YGOR 4 0
RGOB 4 0

RBVY 2 1
ORVY 4 0

GYBV 2 1
YORV 0 2

Output:

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cheat //but it is true for this sequence GROB
possible //but what is the sequence 
possible //what is the sequence for which it is possible