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Horses of the House

Here is the farmer's solution.  He brought over a horse of his own to make the total number of horses to be divided among the brothers 12.  The eldest son took his share, 1/2 of 12, that is 6.  The second son got 1/4 of 12, that is 3.  The youngest son received his cut, 1/6 of 12, that is 2.

Since 6+3+2=11, the neighbor, after the problem had been worked out satisfactorily, then led his own horse back home.

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