Question

Среди математиков каждый седьмой - философ, а среди философов каждый девятый - математик. Кого больше: философов или математиков?

Answer 1

Ответ: Филосов больше                                                                                                                                              

Answer 2

Analysis and Solution

To determine whether there are more philosophers or mathematicians, we can use the information given in the statement. It states that among mathematicians, every seventh person is a philosopher, and among philosophers, every ninth person is a mathematician.

Let's assume there are 63 mathematicians. According to the statement, every seventh mathematician is a philosopher. Therefore, the number of philosophers among mathematicians would be 63 divided by 7, which equals 9.

Now, let's assume there are 81 philosophers. According to the statement, every ninth philosopher is a mathematician. Therefore, the number of mathematicians among philosophers would be 81 divided by 9, which equals 9.

Comparing the numbers, we can see that there are 9 mathematicians and 9 philosophers. Therefore, there is an equal number of mathematicians and philosophers.

Please note that the information provided in the statement does not specify the total number of mathematicians or philosophers. We have assumed arbitrary numbers for the purpose of solving the problem.

Answer

There are an equal number of mathematicians and philosophers.