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As I was going to St Ives I met a man with 7 wives. Each wife had 7 kids. Each kid had 7 cats. Each cat had 7 kittens. How many were going to St Ives?

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Answer:

Just one is going to St. Ives -- the man who is speaking. (The others are coming from St. Ives.)

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User Moti Korets
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Answer:

2401

Explanation:

7 * 7 * 7 * 7 = 2401

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