A family of four are at the lake and wish to go to the other side, but find the boat has a one-hundred pound limit. The Mother & Father each weigh 100 pounds, the twins each weigh 50 pounds each. How will they all get over?
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1. Twins will go to the other side (100 pounds).
2. One twin will come back. (50 pound)
3. Then father goes to the other side. (100 pound)
4. The second twin will come back. (50 pound).
5. Both twins goes to other side. (100 pound).
6. One twin comes back. (50 pound).
7. Mother goes to the other side. (100 pound).
8. The second twin comes back. (50 pound)
9. Both the twins goes to other side (100 pounds).
answered 7 months ago
The twins ride in the boat, mother and father hold on to the sides of the boat. You didn't say if there were any oars. Or, they all leave the boat, and walk around the lake. Hope this helps. Good one.
answered 7 months ago
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comment made by Mscupid 7 months ago
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