Two mathematicians are walking around town one day. The first mentions that today is a special day for her, as all three of her daughters are celebrating their birthday today. The second mathematician is a great problem solver, and asks if she can have some hints to guess the daughters' ages. The first mathematician agrees, and gives the first hint:
"The product of their ages is 36."
The second mathematician thinks for a minute, and says that she needs another hint. After a little bit of thought, the hint is given:
"The sum of their ages is equal to the number of windows on this building."
The second mathematician can see all of the windows on the building, and accepts the hint. However, she says that she still doesn't have enough information, and asks for a third hint:
"My oldest daughter has blue eyes."
The second mathematian is now able to figure out the answer, and says the ages of the daughters.
What are the daughters' ages?
For examle, if you think that the daughters' age are 2,3 and 4, enter 234 as the answer (in ascending order).
2006-09-30
21:26:27
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Isaac
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