One third of twelve if you divide
By just one fifth of seven,
The true result (correctly tried)
Exactly is eleven.

How is this possible?

(In reply to thoughts by Charlie)

... and if that's the answer, it's more like adding 4/5 of "seven" to 1/3 of "twelve" and not dividing anything.

Posted by Charlie on 2004-03-24 08:38:04