Question 7
A donkey and a horse have to carry a number of strong packages to the market.
Donkey: “Oh my God, the goods are too heavy! I’m going to be exhausted!”
Horse: “Why are you always complaining? You see, I carry two more packages than you! Besides, if you give me one of your packages, then the number of my packages will be twice of yours! Stop complaining!”
How many packages does the donkey carry?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
E. None of the above
**Editorial note for this self-study exercise:** The question asks for the donkey’s number of packages before the proposed transfer. Enter that number.
Donkey: “Oh my God, the goods are too heavy! I’m going to be exhausted!”
Horse: “Why are you always complaining? You see, I carry two more packages than you! Besides, if you give me one of your packages, then the number of my packages will be twice of yours! Stop complaining!”
How many packages does the donkey carry?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
E. None of the above
**Editorial note for this self-study exercise:** The question asks for the donkey’s number of packages before the proposed transfer. Enter that number.