THE “FOWL” PROBLEM.

257. If a hen and a half lay an egg and a half in a day and a half,

how many eggs will 6 hens lay in 7 days?

258. Tom and Bill work 5 days each. Tom has as much and half as much

per day as Bill. The total amount of their wages for the 5 days is £1

17s. 6d. What are their respective wages per day?

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