[AZ-Observing] Math and Trig Fans: One Happy Chief - Who Am I? What is my Name
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- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:55:30 -0400
From: "Kevin J. Kozel"
Subject: One Happy Chief
An Indian chief had three wives, each of whom was pregnant.
The first gave birth to a boy. The chief was so elated he built her a teepee
made of deer hide.
A few days later, the second gave birth, also to a boy. The chief was very
happy. He built her a teepee made of antelope hide.
The third wife gave birth a few days later, but the chief kept the details a
secret. He built this one a two story teepee, made out of a hippopotamus hide.
The chief then challenged the tribe to guess what had occurred.
Many tried, unsuccessfully. Finally, one young brave declared that the third
wife had given birth to twin boys.
"Correct," said the chief. "How did you figure it out?"
The warrior answered, "It's elementary. The value of the squaw of the
hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides."
To all you Math and Trig Fans: Tell me the name of the Chief. Let us know at
the AAMM this Saturday.
KK
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