Saturday, 19 May 2012

The Mule and the Donkey

According to legend,Euclid was the author of this Puzzle.' A mule and a donkey were carrying a load of sacks. The donkey groaned, so the mule said to him: "Why are you complaining ? IF you gave me one sack, I would have twice as many as you ; and if I have gave you one of my sacks, then we would have equal loads." '
       How many sacks was each carrying?
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  1. Anonymous20 September 2012 at 17:52

    M= mule D=Donkey

    (m+1)=2(d=1)

    m-1=d+1

    (d+2)+1= 2d-2

    d+3=2d-2

    d=5 sacks, m=7 sacks

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