You Are Asked the Following Tricky Question, "A Farmer Had

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Multiple Choice

You are asked the following tricky question, "A farmer had 19 sheep.All but 9 died.How many sheep did the farmer have left?" To answer this question, you must

• A) utilize a mental set.
• B) define the problem narrowly.
• C) actively challenge your assumptions.
• D) look for analogies within the problem.

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Definitions:

Goods In Bailment

Purchased goods that are in some kind of storage under the control of a third party, such as a warehouseman.

Storage

The action or method of storing goods, data, or information for future use.

Physical Possession

The actual holding or control of property, as opposed to constructive possession which is the legal right to control.

Insurable Interest

The legitimate interest or stake a policyholder must have in the subject matter of the insurance policy, such that they would suffer financial loss or damage from its harm or destruction.