This is a story about a wealthy man in ancient India who owned a
herd of elephants. As times passed by, he became old he decided
to pass on his wealth to his three sons. Because his sons had very
different natures and different experience, he decided to divide the
assets accordingly. And, to prevent any disputes from arising he
determined to make the terms of the legacy irrevocable. He declared
that he would divide his elephants based on their skills and attitudes.
One half of his elephants would go to his eldest son, one third to
his middle son, and one-ninth to his youngest son. At first everyon