josephus problem

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|math}} A [[theoretical]] problem in which every ''n''th person, counting around a [[circle]] of people, is chosen for [[execution]], and this process repeats after the removal of each chosen person, with the last person left being freed. The problem is to select one's position so as to be the last to be chosen.

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