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4] Problem I

Example of dividing 1 loaf among 10 men.

Each man receives $1/undefined$.

Proof. Multiply $1/undefined$ by 10.

Do it thus: Total 1 loaf, which is correct.

Problem 2

Divide 2 loaves among 10 men.

Each man receives $1/undefined$.

Proof. Multiply $1/undefined$ by 10.

Do it thus: Total 2 loaves, which is correct.

Problem 3

Divide 6 loaves among 10 men.

Each man receives $1/undefined$$1/undefined$.

Proof. Multiply $2/3$$1/undefined$ by 10.

Do it thus. Total 6 loaves, which is correct.

Problem 4

Divide 7 loaves among 10 men.

Each man receives $1/undefined$$1/undefined$

Proof. Multiply $1/undefined$ by 10; the result is 7.

Do it thus: Total 7 loaves, which is correct.