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Return to Treasure Island (Posted on 2012-04-05) Difficulty: 3 of 5

'Arr, ' said Long John Silver, 'Arr, arr,' by way of clearing his throat, before addressing his 9 remaining companions.

'We've sailed the seas for 7 long years, and plundered a pirate hoard, and the time has come to divvy the loot at last. It goes without saying that each of you lubbers wants all the treasure he can lay his hands on.'

'Now, as ye know, the Rules of the Sea require that the Captain shall propose a division, and all then vote, democratical-like; if the proposal be passed, then all take accordingly. If the lots cast be tied, the Captain votes again, to break the tie. But if the division be rejected, the Captain forfeits his share, and the right to propose passes to the next in rank, and so on until a division be agreed at last.'

Now gather round me hearties, and listen to me proposal, according to rank:

Long John Silver, Cook and Captain: 75 shares
Abe the Master: 1 share.
Ben the Mate: 1 share
Caleb the Gunner: 1 share
Dave the Able: 1 share
Eben the Bosun: 1 share
Fergus the Feeble: 2 shares
Gabe the Gimpy: 4 shares
Ham the Hopeless: 6 shares
Jesse the Cabinperson: 8 shares

'I'm sure you'll agree, lads, I've done you all proud.'

Of course, it's endlessly debatable whether Long John's proposal is fair; but should his proposal be carried, or not?

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  Subject Author Date
re(2): No SubjectHugo2012-04-07 19:12:31
SolutionFair?Dej Mar2012-04-07 05:19:49
re: No Subjectbroll2012-04-07 02:34:21
SolutionNo SubjectHugo2012-04-06 17:21:05
answerDej Mar2012-04-06 15:38:33
re: observation as to the puzzle's wordingbroll2012-04-06 12:13:09
observation as to the puzzle's wordingDej Mar2012-04-06 09:59:40
re: Definition of Captain/tie breakerbrianjn2012-04-06 05:47:02
Definition of Captain/tie breakerHugo2012-04-06 05:23:48
re(3): I've seen this before so just a hint...brianjn2012-04-06 04:11:25
re(2): I've seen this before so just a hint...broll2012-04-06 00:44:29
re: I've seen this before so just a hint...brianjn2012-04-05 23:44:34
Some ThoughtsI've seen this before so just a hint...Jer2012-04-05 22:39:19
Observations only.brianjn2012-04-05 20:32:20
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