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Can you explain this paradox, If no one lost, how could all gain?

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Four men sat down to play,
They played all night till break of day.
They played for gold and not for fun,
With separate scores for everyone.
When they come to square accounts,
They all had made quite fair amounts.
Can you explain this paradox, If no one lost, how could all gain?

posted May 9, 2020 by Rahul Chandel

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They ended the game with the same amount they came with?

answer May 10, 2020 by Joan Richard



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