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A SUMMER
PUZZLE
Two friend mathematicians meet – Sure, the sum of their ages is
each after a long time and have the equal to the number of my house.
following conversation:
– I know your house number, but
– I have 3 daughters, the product still can’t figure out the ages of
of their ages is 36. your daughters.
– I can’t figure out how old they – Also, my eldest daughter is called
are, can you tell me more? Monica.
– OK, now I know how old your
daughters are.
What ages are the three daughters
of the mathematician?
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