The Camel

An old farmer passed away, he left seventeen camels and a will for his three sons. According to the will, the eldest son should get 1/2, the middle son should be given 1/3rd and the youngest son should be given 1/9th of all the camels

As it was not possible to divide seventeen into one half or one third. The sons started to fight with each other. They decided to take the help of a wise man.

If you are the wise man, how will you allocate the camels between three sons to ensure the division?

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Susheel

Thu, Mar 5th 2020 at 2:08 AM

First I will first add one camel from my side. This will make the total number of camels to 18 Now the eldest son will get 1/2 of 18 viz 9 The second son will get 1/3 of 18 viz 6 The youngest son will get 1/9 of 18 viz 2 Then, I will take back my camel. And the problem of fulfilling the old farmers will is solved.

Anil

Sun, Mar 8th 2020 at 1:47 AM

Well explained!!

Manu

Sat, May 6th 2017 at 9:43 AM

Eldest - 9 Middle - 6 Youngest - 2

Anil

Sun, Mar 8th 2020 at 1:49 AM

Getting right answer is important, but more important is the approach to tackle the issue at hand.

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