So I was thinking about my own blended family the other day I somehow got to thinking it might make an interesting logic puzzle, for those that like that sort of thing.
Given the following facts about my family, can you determine how many kids I have? By my kids I mean to include my own biological children as well as stepchildren. If half, full, or step status is not specified, assume that any of the three fit the required criteria. Also assume that when I say " at least" that if I was able to say I higher number I would.
- All of my kids have at least 2 half-siblings.
- All of my kids have at least 3 step-siblings, except the youngest who has none.
- There are an equal number of sons and daughters.
- Each child has at least 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
- I have been married twice and have at least two stepchildren from each wife.
- None of my children has more than 4 brothers or 4 sisters.
Can you correctly deduce how many children I have ( no guessing, actually deducing from the information provided ?). If not, what additional hints are required. ?
P.S. I put this in GQ because it has a factual answer, but if mods feel it’s a better fit for Thread Games, IMHO, or MPSIMS, then so be it.