Estimating the sailors and coconuts

Assignment Help Mathematics
Reference no: EM132012461

Sailors and Coconuts

Three sailors were marooned on a deserted island that was also inhabited by a band of monkeys. The sailors worked all day to collect coconuts but were too tired that night to count them. They agreed to divide them equally the next morning.

During the night, one sailor woke up and decided to take his share. He found that he could make three equal piles, with one coconut left over, which he threw to the monkeys. Thereupon, he put his own share in a pile down the beach, and left the remainder in a single pile near where they all slept.

Later that night, the second sailor awoke and, likewise, decided to take his share of coconuts. He also was able to make three equal piles, with one coconut left over, which he threw to the monkeys.

Somewhat later, the third sailor awoke and did exactly the same thing with the remaining coconuts.

In the morning, all three sailors noticed that the pile was considerably smaller, but each thought that he knew why and said nothing. When they then divided what was left of the original pile of coconuts equally, each sailor received seven and one was left over, which they threw to the monkeys.

How many coconuts were in the original pile?

Reference no: EM132012461

Questions Cloud

What is the value of the call option now : Suppose the exercise price is $115 and the stock price is $97. What is the value of the call option now?
How many coconuts were in the original pile : When they then divided what was left of the original pile of coconuts equally, each sailor received seven and one was left over, which they threw to the monkeys
Explain your current fitness and nutritional habits : Explain some of the health risks associated with poor physical health. Explain some of the health risks associated with excess stress.
Discussing the advantages of segment reporting : Question - Write a one-page paper discussing the advantages of segment reporting.
Estimating the sailors and coconuts : Three sailors were marooned on a deserted island that was also inhabited by a band of monkeys. The sailors worked all day to collect coconuts
What is the current stock price : If the risk-free rate is 4.3 percent per year, compounded continuously, what is the current stock price?
Regression of perceived sound quality as a function of price : Consider the following Excel regression of perceived sound quality as a function of price for 27 stereo speakers.
Expected cash flows does it make sense to abandon project : What is the NPV of the new product? what level of expected cash flows does it make sense to abandon the project?
What are the similarities and differences between the method : What are the mechanics of each method? This should include a brief description of sampling techniques and the data collection process.

Reviews

Write a Review

 

Mathematics Questions & Answers

  Questions on ferris wheel

Prepare a Flexible Budget Gator Divers is a company that provides diving services such as underwater ship repairs to clients in the Tampa Bay area.

  Logistic map

This assignment has two question related to maths. Questions are related to bifurcation cascade and logistic map.

  Finding the probability of cards

This assignment has questions related to probabiltiy.

  Systems of ode

Find all the xed points, and study their stability and Draw the phase portrait of the system, as well as the graphs of the solutions in all relevant cases.

  Derive the boolean expression

Derive the Boolean Expression and construct the switching circuit for the truth table stated

  System of equations

Evaluate which equations are under-identified, just-identified, and over-identified.

  Linear programming problem

Linear programming problem consisting of only two constraints with one objective function.

  Find the natural domain

Find the natural domain of the given functions.

  Introduction to numerical methods

Compute the coecients of the polynomials using the term recurrence relation.

  Chart of the topological manifold

De?nition of smoothness of functions on a smooth manifold is chart independent and hence geometric.

  Mathematics in computing

Questions related on mathematics in computing.

  Complex problems

Complex problems

Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd