The Brownie Problem
Understand the puzzle
The exact puzzle
You arrive at a party with three dessert tables. At Table A, 3 brownies are shared equally by 4 kids. At Table B, 4 brownies are shared equally by 5 kids. At Table C, 5 brownies are shared equally by 6 kids. Every kid at a table gets an equal share of that table's brownies. Which table should you join to get the biggest share of brownie?
Why this matters
Define what 'best share' means before comparing the options
Take your time reading. There's no rush at all. Use the picture on the side to help it make sense, then tell me what it's really asking.