Question

Five thieves broke into the jeweler's shop and stole only diamonds.


Thief 1 took one half of the first diamonds and a diamond

Thief 2 took one-half of the rest of the diamonds and a diamond.

Thief 3 took one-half of the rest of the diamonds and a diamond.

Thief 4 took one-half of the rest of the diamonds and a diamond.

Thief 5 didn't have any diamonds left to take.


Question: So how many diamonds were there in the jewelry store at first?

Answer 1

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