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There are six pieces of treasure in a chest. Six pirates decide to split the treasure evenly between them, so they each get one piece.
Therefore, how can one of the pieces still be in the chest
Therefore, how can one of the pieces still be in the chest
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Who says that there is? If I understand correctly, I suggest this sort of wording instead: There are six pieces of treasure in a chest. Six pirates decide to split the treasure evenly between them, so that they each get one piece.
- Who says that there is?
- If I understand correctly, I suggest this sort of wording instead: There are six pieces of treasure in a chest.
- Six pirates decide to split the treasure evenly between them, so that they each get one piece.
- However, after they have divided up the treasure, one piece is still left in the chest.
- How did this happen?
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Who says that there is? If I understand correctly, I suggest this sort of wording instead:
There are six pieces of treasure in a chest. Six pirates decide to split the treasure evenly between them, so that they each get one piece. However, after they have divided up the treasure, one piece is still left in the chest. How did this happen?
There are six pieces of treasure in a chest. Six pirates decide to split the treasure evenly between them, so that they each get one piece. However, after they have divided up the treasure, one piece is still left in the chest. How did this happen?
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