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Taller and Heavier (Posted on 2013-12-06) Difficulty: 2 of 5
In a certain island, there are precisely 1000 married couples.
  1. Two thirds of the husbands who are taller than their wives are also heavier and:
  2. Three quarters of the husbands who are heavier than their wives are also taller.
If there are 120 wives who are taller and heavier than their husbands, how many husbands are taller and heavier than their wives?

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SolutionSolutionSalil2013-12-11 03:51:55
SolutionUsing Algebra, not logic (spoiler)Steve Herman2013-12-06 10:31:47
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