The Sheikh dies, leaving behind three sons, 17 camels and the following order:
- His oldest son shall inherit one in two camels.
- His middle son shall inherit one in three camels.
- His youngest son shall inherit one in nine camels.
Now the three don't know what to do. So they ask an old friend of the family, which knows a solution such that everyone is happy.
What did he propose?
Answer
He brought an extra camel to assist in the division. Current total = $18$.
Oldest son gets = $18/2 = 9$
Middle son gets = $18/3 = 6$
Youngest son gets = $18/9 = 2$
Total camel involved = $9+6+2 = 17$.The old friend then takes back the remaining extra camel and solves the problem.
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