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The Picnic Puzzle That\u2019s Got Everyone Talking\n

Who doesn\u2019t love a good riddle? Especially when it combines family fun with a bit of mind-bending math! Today, we\u2019re diving into a puzzle that\u2019s been circulating online and stumping even the most seasoned riddle enthusiasts. The scenario is simple: Mr. and Mrs. Jonah went for a picnic with their family. But when you start counting everyone involved, things get a bit tricky. So, let\u2019s break it down and see if we can figure out just how many people went to the picnic!\n

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The Riddle Breakdown: Setting the Scene\n

First, let\u2019s lay out the scenario clearly. Mr. and Mrs. Jonah decide to enjoy a picnic together. They have five sons, each of whom has seven daughters. Each of those daughters, in turn, has three babies. So, how many people are actually at this picnic? Sounds like a lot of people, right? Let\u2019s do the math together.\n

Counting the Adults: Mr. and Mrs. Jonah\n

Let\u2019s start with the easiest part of the riddle: Mr. and Mrs. Jonah themselves. Clearly, that\u2019s two people right there. We\u2019re off to a good start!\n

Adding the Sons: Five Sons Join the Picnic\n

Mr. and Mrs. Jonah have five sons. So, we add those five to the count. Now we have:\n

2 (Mr. and Mrs. Jonah) + 5 (sons) = 7 people\n

Counting the Granddaughters: The Sons\u2019 Seven Daughters Each\n

Here\u2019s where it starts to get interesting. Each of those five sons has seven daughters. So, to find out how many granddaughters there are, we multiply:\n

5 (sons) \u00d7 7 (daughters each) = 35 granddaughters\n

Now, we add those 35 granddaughters to our total:\n

7 (people so far) + 35 (granddaughters) = 42 people\n

Including the Great-Grandchildren: Three Babies Per Granddaughter\n

But we\u2019re not done yet! Each of those 35 granddaughters has three babies. So, let\u2019s multiply again:\n

35 (granddaughters) \u00d7 3 (babies each) = 105 great-grandchildren\n

Now, adding those to our count:\n

42 (people so far) + 105 (great-grandchildren) = 147 people\n

Double-Checking the Math: Is This Right?\n

It\u2019s always a good idea to double-check your work, especially with a riddle like this. We\u2019ve counted:\n