A soothing practice for some; the bane of others' existence.

Either way, the so-called ‘Papyrus Problems’ inCivilization 7aren’t the easiest equations around.

If you blanch at all this, you’ll still have a one-in-two chance of getting it right.

Hatshepsut puzzled in Civ 7

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But what if you don’t wish to earn the teacher’s ire in these goofy little narrative events?

Alternatively, perhaps you would vastly prefer the reward you’ll receive for being correct?

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In which case, do read on as we cover the Papyrus Problems in Civ 7.

Which means that, if you’re playing as Hatshepsut and/or Egypt, it all rather tracks.

We won’t regale you with more history - do look it up if you’re interested!

Machiavelli acting confused in Civ 7.

  • but here’s thequestion and correct answer for Civ 7’s Papyrus Problem.

The Question

There are seven houses, each house has seven cats.

Each cat kills seven mice, and each mouse has eaten seven grains of barley.

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Each grain would have produced seven gallons of cereal.

What is the sum of the enumerated things?

The Answer

The sum, as it happens, isnotthe first choice,16807.

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Rather,it’s the second choice: 19607.

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