Suddenly, the train comes to a stop. The mathematician looks out the window and sees a herd of sheep.
- Let's see if we can count how many sheep are in that herd.
The mathematician busts out a calculator, a pen and a notebook and starts calculating furiously. The farmer just stares out the window.
After a few minutes, the train starts moving again. The mathematician says:
- I couldn't count them all. I bet you didn't either.
The farmer gives the mathematician a blank stare before replying:
- There were 176 sheep in the herd.
The mathematician's eyes grow wide. He is completely puzzled. After a few seconds, he asks the farmer how did he manage to count all the sheep. The farmer replies:
- It's simple, son! You count all the legs and divide by four!
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