The math problem 'dividing 17 horses equally among 3 people' is taking the internet by storm

"A horse herder died leaving 17 horses to his 3 children with the following will:

- Give the youngest son half of the horses.

- Give me a third of the horses.

- Give me one-ninth of the horses.

The three brothers were at a loss as to what to do. Please help them divide the inheritance without having to butcher the horses."

The problem of dividing 17 horses equally among 3 people is causing a storm on social networks.

The student's solution is as follows:

We will divide: 17: 3 = 5 (remainder of 2).

Take 2 to sell for money, divide among 3 brothers.

Do you think this solution is correct and why? If you have any idea how to divide it, please leave a comment below the problem.

Khanh Huyen

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