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An introduction to quarters (signed)

An introduction to quarters. The following problem from Ancient Egypt is presented and worked through step by step. A number and a quarter of that number add up to fifteen. What is the number? To work out the answer the presenter uses a tile split into four equal parts. Using simple addition, division, multiplication and a degree of logic, the presenter shows how it is possible to work out the answer.

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