The Camel and the Banana Problem

Puzzle: A camel must transport 3,000 bananas 1,000 km to a market. It can carry at most 1,000 bananas at a time and eats one banana per km. How many bananas can the camel deliver?

Answer: The camel can deliver a maximum of 533 bananas. By calculating the optimal strategy of carrying loads, dropping them, and returning for more, it minimizes banana consumption on trips.