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In the “Geese to Market” problem—
B drove a goodly flock of geese,
And met with Farmer A;
Said Farmer A, “How much apiece
For this lot did you pay?”
Said B, “I paid for all I drive
Just six pounds and a crown,
And I am selling all but five
At the next market town.
If fifteen pence a head I charge
Beyond the price I paid,
I shall secure a sum as large
As he who sold all made.”
B bought 25 geese at 5s. each, and proposed to sell 20 of them at 6s. 3d.
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