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Three people were trying to cross a river. One of them weighs 100 pounds and the other two weigh 50 pounds each. The only way to get across the river is to take a boat, but the boat can only carry 100 pounds at a time. How did all 3 of them get across the river using the boat?
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First the two 50-pound men got on the boat and went across. Then one of the 50-pound men got off the boat and the other man went back. He got off and the 100-pound man got on and went across. He then went ashore and let the 50-pound man onto the boat. He went back to get the last man and all ended up safely on the opposite bank.Hide Answer Show Answer
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