Problem Seven: The Amazing Camel Race
Sep 30th, 2006 by tony
An old Egyptian Sheik summons his two sons to his death bed. According to tradition, only one of the two sons can inherit his father’s estate.
The two men will have to compete in a very unique camel race. Strangely though, the father will bequeath his fortune to the son whose camel crosses the finish line last.
Undecided as to how to begin the race because they have not solved their father’s riddle, the two brothers seek the advice of a wise man. No sooner have the two sons explained their predicament to the wise man, that they make a hurried dash for the waiting camels. What could the wise man have possibly told the sons for them to have scrambled to start the race?
Update: Solutions have been posted!