A street that's 30 yards long has a chestnut tree every 6 yards on both sides. How many chestnut trees are on the entire street?
Question #24131. Asked by Matt.
Friar Tuck
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Friar Tuck
Answer has 3 votes.
I know the answer is 12 but if there are 6 on each side then there are more than one every 6 yards. You cannot count the first one as for one length of 6 yards there will be two trees which would negate the statement. The proper answer is 10 although it is generally accepted that the answer is 12.
Nov 10 2002, 6:18 PM
Gnomon
Answer has 13 votes
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Gnomon 24 year member
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The answer of 12 is correct. The trees are positioned 0 yards, 6 yards, 12 yards, 18 yards, 24 yards and 30 yards from the start of the street. At no point is there more than one tree every six yards.
