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Mathman (and others) -- see if you can solve this one!
OK, guys, here is probably my all time favorite math puzzle.
Bob and Sam meet on the street. They have not seen each other for many years.
Bob: Hey, long time no see! How have you been?
Sam: Fine
Bob: Any kids?
Sam: Yes, three
Bob: What ages?
Sam: Well, you always liked puzzles, so let me tell you this. The product of their ages is 36, and the sum is equal to the number of windows in the house across the street.
Bob (after thinking a while): That is not enough.
Sam: You are right. Here is one more piece of info: the oldest has red hair.
Bob: Ahhh, now I know!
What are the ages of of Sam's kids?
BTW, yes, there is an answer to this puzzle. The only assumption you need to make is that when Bob says he does not have enough info, indeed there is not enough info at that point to determine the kids' ages. And that when Bob says he knows, he indeed does know.
So, any takers?
OK, guys, here is probably my all time favorite math puzzle.
Bob and Sam meet on the street. They have not seen each other for many years.
Bob: Hey, long time no see! How have you been?
Sam: Fine
Bob: Any kids?
Sam: Yes, three
Bob: What ages?
Sam: Well, you always liked puzzles, so let me tell you this. The product of their ages is 36, and the sum is equal to the number of windows in the house across the street.
Bob (after thinking a while): That is not enough.
Sam: You are right. Here is one more piece of info: the oldest has red hair.
Bob: Ahhh, now I know!
What are the ages of of Sam's kids?
BTW, yes, there is an answer to this puzzle. The only assumption you need to make is that when Bob says he does not have enough info, indeed there is not enough info at that point to determine the kids' ages. And that when Bob says he knows, he indeed does know.
So, any takers?