A very old rich man was in the hospital awaiting death. He called for his two sons to see him before he died. He said to his sons, "I want you each to find a horse and ride it to the next town. The owner of the horse that arrives last will recieve my entire fortune." The sons were both very confused as to how they would get to the next town last.

They both started their ride to the next town, each trying desperately to go slower than the other. Just when they were about to give up, they both had an idea of how to inherit the money.

What was it?

In order for the solution of them riding eachother's horses to be true, they would both have to agree to a race. But if one person knew that there horse was faster why would they agree? The best solution would be for both brothers to sign some legal documentation that states that when obne receives half the estate he must give the other half to his brother. At which point one of the brothers would go to the town and they both get half the inheritance.

Posted by Alan on 2003-01-24 07:19:50