Q. The owner of a local jewellery store hired 3 watchmen to guard his diamonds, but a thief still got in and stole some diamonds. On the way out, the thief met each watchman, one at a time. To each he gave 1/2 of the diamonds he had then and 2 more besides. He escaped with one diamond. How many did he steal originally?

  • (A) 36
  • (B) 25
  • (C) 640
  • (D) None of these
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) 36

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