Another problem about as villainous as that concerning the hen and a half has been propounded. It is this: A tells the truth three times v out of four: B tells the truth four times out five ; C tells the truth six times out of .seven. What is the probability of an event which A and B assert and C denies?
The present crown of Great Britain was constructed in 183S, with jewels taken from the old crowns, and others furnished by the command of the Queen. It contains four large pear-shaped pearls, 273 small pearls, 147 table diamonds, 1273 rose diamonds, 1303 brilliant diamonds, 5 rubies, II emeralds, and 17 sapphires.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2522, 8 September 1888, Page 2 (Supplement)
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112Untitled Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2522, 8 September 1888, Page 2 (Supplement)
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