The HiMCM Modeling Competition Problem B 2011 Possible Solution

We have tried for years to explain good procedures and formats for the contest. We have decided that rather than explain, we will illustrate an acceptable method. In the 2011 contest many teams tried to force graph theory as a solution method. We will illustrate a simpler method using only mainline high school concepts that could have led to an outstanding paper. We will only illustrate the model for the lost ring problem.