An inventory consists of a list of 115 items, each marked “available” or “unavailable.” There are 60 available items. Show that there are at least two available items in the list exactly four items apart. (Pigeonhole principle)

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An inventory consists of a list of 115 items, each marked
“available” or “unavailable.” There are 60 available items. Show that
there are at least two available items in the list exactly four items apart.
(Pigeonhole principle)

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