number puzzle

[bobobalde111]

uncle stan had sent some stamps to his nephews, but a fight soon ensued after the stamps had been divided rather unfairly between the 3 of them

dad walked in and dealt with the situation he said joe will give roy as many as roy took

then roy will fgive steve as many as steve took and finally steve will give joe as many as joe will have left

a clever scheme as they all ended up with 24 stamps

how many had joe taken originally

over to you crofter and julie

im running late today all help appreciated

[ugly_bob]

joe took 33 originally

Steve took 18

Roy took 21

[Fibonacci]

Jo 33
Roy 21
Steve 18

Jo 33-21 = 12
Roy 21 + 21 = 42, now 42 - 18 = 24
Steve 18 + 18 =36, then 36 - 12 =24
finally
Jo 12 + 12 = 24