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Many years ago, a wealthy mid-easterner passed away, leaving his estate of 17 camels to his three sons. The eldest was to receive half the camels, the second son a third, and the youngest son, one-ninth, according to the will.

Sons and legal advisors could come to no resolution without cutting up a camel, which they viewed as cruel.

Failing in their efforts, the question was taken to the Pharoah, who listened for a moment, and offered a solution none had considered.

What was it?

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