Tamriel Data:Arithmetic for Barbarians

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Arithmetic for Barbarians
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ID T_Bk_BarbariansArithmeticTR
Value 25 Weight 2
Arithmetic for Barbarians
A guide to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for intelligent barbarians


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Gorg and Ulf have between them a hoard of many coins. "There's no need to fight," Gorg tells Ulf. "Let's count the coins, so we will both get our fair share."

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Gorg has 3 coins. Ulf gives him 1 coin. How many coins does Gorg have now?
Answer: ruoF

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Ulf has 5 coins. Gorg takes 2 of them. How many coins does Ulf have now?
Answer: eerhT
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There are 3 coins in each purse. How many coins are there in total?
Answer: xiS
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6 coins remain on the table. Ulf and Gorg each take half. How many coins does each get?
Answer: eerhT

The hoard of coins has been counted. "Well done!" says Gorg. "Now we both have our fair share."

Gorg is happy because he was very clever. But Ulf is neither clever nor happy.

It seems bloodshed could not be avoided, after all.

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