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. I have answer of, there exists an i and j such that ai - aj = 4 therefore there are at least two available items exactly 4 items apart Could you explain using pigeon hole principle (formula)? please

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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.

I have answer of, there exists an i and j such that a- a= 4

therefore there are at least two available items exactly 4 items apart

Could you explain using pigeon hole principle (formula)?

please

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