Around the Thanksgiving table were seated: two fathers and their two sons, two mothers with their son and daughter, one grandmother, one grandfather, one grandson and a 5 year old granddaughter. According to a family tradition, everyone raised one toast to everything he is thankful for. What is the minimum amount of toasts that may have been heard at this table?
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4 comments:
6 is the smallest amount...
Grandma and Grandpa
Mom and Dad
Boy and girl
I agree with Claire. Don't see this group being any smaller. 5th puzzle for Claire!
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The answer is three. Grandpa is a father, dad is a father and a son, that leaves one child.
6 people
1 grandfather, 1 father (his son), 1 grandson
1 grandmother, 1 mother (her daughter), 1 granddaughter
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