2023 Excel Battle VIII Solution

[@DimEarly]

Nice work! 25:19 I thought the answer here was actually 26, because that one can get a bigger boost (+33) on turning speed. There’s some room for interpretation, of course.

[@harryseiders1336]

I see your point. The way I originally read it was what was the greatest possible increase, which I thought would mean ignoring the speed limit, so I would have answered 77. Once I saw that 30 was the "correct" answer I didn't consider the turning speed.

[@DimEarly]

@@harryseiders1336 They gave me credit for 26 when I explained the rationale, so I can’t complain. Between missing the speed limit, misinterpreting the power-up, and missing the rounding, there were a lot of places that people stumbled on this case! But it’s so hard to take the time to read everything carefully when you know that might mean you run out of time… exam technique is a big factor.