Question

[04/04, 13:08] Apostle ELIJAH Ben: *PROBLEM OF THE DAY*

Some birds were flying and met a bird on their way. The bird greeted them; hello hundred! They said we are not hundred, we need half of us plus you to make us hundred.
Question: How many birds were flying?
Possible answers
*A. 198*
*B. 49*
*C. 66*
*D. 51*
*E. 101*
what is the correct answer?

Answer 1

66 is the answer to the ?

Answer 2

66

Explanation:

The statement can be translated to

x + x/2 + 1 = 100

Where x is the number of birds flying. Simplify this and get:

3/2 x = 99

x = 99 * 2/3 = 66