The Torah Math Project

MiKetz: Paraoh’ Taxes

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According to the Rashbam and the Radak, Yosef proposed to Paraoh that they should double the taxes on grain. After the taxes were doubled, Paraoh began collecting 1/5 of the money from each grain harvest [Bereishis 41:34].

Question: What fraction of each grain harvest was Pharaoh collecting before the increase?

Answer: (1/5)/2 = 1/10

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