Let&#x27;s see if my logic works. It seems some motivations and negotiations are left out of the proposed solution.<p>If I were C I would have voted no on A&#x27;s proposal and try to make a deal with D and E. The idea is that knowing if A were thrown overboard then B might be more apt to provide a more beneficial coin sharing program in an effort to save his life. After all, he just watched the previous guy get tossed overboard and die. The most I could lose would be 1 coin if B decided to try A&#x27;s method on D and E and they went along with it.<p>The key is that I would have already negotiated a deal with D and E, if A or B doesn&#x27;t share the wealth fairly then we vote to toss them. Once I&#x27;m in charge, I&#x27;ll share the coins equally as possible.