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Old 03-21-2008, 12:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CalvinandHodges View Post
Hi:

Because the fractions are of 12 not 11:

1/2 of 12 = 6
1/4 of 12 = 3
1/6 of 12 = 2

6+3+2= 11 with one leftover car.

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But were not the fractions to be based on 11 total cars? Perhaps if the will stated "at least" then this would seem more accurate.
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