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is in fact worth 90 dinars, and the one who says it is worth 20 sela, which is equivalent to 80 dinars errs with an assessment that is 10 dinars behind, i.e., too low, and the one who says it is worth 100 dinars errs with an assessment that is 10 dinars ahead, i.e., too high. Therefore, the averag
The Talmud raises a difficulty: On the contrary, say that this land is in fact worth 110 dinars, and the one who says it is worth 100 dinars errs with an assessment that is 10 dinars behind, and the one who says it is worth 30 sela, which is equivalent to 120 dinars, errs with an assessment that is
The baraita teaches that Aḥerim say that an appraisal is performed of the sum between the two most extreme assessments and then divided by 3. This sum is then added to the lowest assessment. The Talmud explains this opinion: Aḥerim hold that this land is in fact worth 93⅓ dinars. The one who says i
The Talmud raises a difficulty: On the contrary, say that this land is in fact worth 113 dinars and 1/3rd, and the one who says it is worth 100 dinars errs with an assessment that is 13 dinars and 1/3rd behind, and the one who says it is worth 30 sela, which is equal to 120 dinars, errs with an as
Rav Huna said: The halakha is in accordance with the opinion of Aḥerim, who say that the sum of the difference between the two most extreme assessments is calculated and then divided by 3, and this sum is then added to the lowest assessment. Rav Ashi said: We do not even understand the reason of Aḥ