Brain warm-up R (Ring of Bits)

[EvilAndrew]

Here's a nice computer science/math problem.

http://lamonica.info/CAOSPuzzle/R.html

Being able to solve this problem is particularly useful when breaking into answering machines. ;-)

[EvilAndrew]

I will post the solution to this puzzle, tonight (Monday).  At that time, I will also be posting a new puzzle (letter T).  It is of a mathematical nature, but logical analysis can be used to solve the problem regardless of your math skill.  You could also write a program if you are really bored.

[EvilAndrew]

Solvers:
1. Mike Grim (solved: 6:33pm 2-21-2005)
2. tom von kercey (solved: 8:31pm 2-21-2005)  :-)
3. eeyalpud ydna (solved: 9:51pm 2-21-2005)  :-)
4. dan (solved: 12:33am 2-22-2005)  :-)
5. John Tippabattuni (solved: 9:40am 2-22-2005)  :-)
6. Erin (solved: 11:48am 2-22-2005)  :-)
7. Josh Giedeman (solved: 8:14pm 2-23-2005)
8. Jonathan (solved: 9:10pm 2-23-2005)  :-)
9. bill (solved: 11:48am 2-24-2005)  :-)
10. the greathoj (solved: 3:32am 2-28-2005)  :-)

:-) = Solved bonus too.

Answer:
http://lamonica.info/CAOSPuzzle/R.html