Find the Damaged Toy
Problem Overview
- Determine which kid receives the damaged (last) toy when toys are handed out in a circle.
- Inputs: N (kids labeled 1..N), T (toys), D (starting kid ID); Output: the ID of the kid who gets the last toy.
- Distribution proceeds one toy per kid in ascending order, wrapping from N back to 1.
- Real-world context: birthday party toy distribution; a classic coding interview problem and interview question.
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