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The Pirates Gold

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5 pirates must divide 100 gold coins. The most senior proposes, and all vote. If the majority (including proposer) agrees, the split stands. Otherwise, the proposer is thrown overboard. What does Pirate 1 propose?
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Pirate 1 takes 98,

The answer to this riddle is Pirate 1 takes 98,. Difficulty: Hard · Solved by 15,983 puzzle lovers.

Pirate 1 takes 98, gives 1 coin each to Pirates 3 and 5. They will vote yes because they get nothing if it goes to Pirate 2s proposal.
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