Bags and sharing puzzle
Riddle:
Two friends say: “If I take 1 bag from you, I’ll have double yours. If you take 1 from me, we’ll have the same.” How many bags each?
Answer:
Answer: 7 (Ashley), 5 (Nora). Explanation: Let A=Ashley, N=Nora → A-1=2(N+1); A+1=N-1 → Solve: A-1=2N+2 → A=2N+3; A+1=N-1 → A=N-2. Set equal: 2N+3=N-2 → N=-5? Error; check initial logic—reverse who gives/takes or adjust. (This style encourages algebraic reasoning.)