Fox, goose, beans crossing
A farmer must ferry a fox, a goose, and a sack of beans across a river in a boat that holds only one item at a time. Left alone, the fox eats the goose and the goose eats the beans. What must the farmer's first trip carry?
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- Which item is part of both dangerous pairs?
- Move the 'middle' item first so the two safe extremes can be left together.
Answer
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The goose
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