This problem shows Chinese cultures/values and how Chinese people are considerate of others since they share food with one another. Although this is a puzzle from Ancient China, it can be used with other products in other contexts as well. For example, instead of dish of food, it can be something else (clothes, books,...etc) and somewhere else. Therefore, I do not think that its cultural context really matters when introducing mathematical principles/practices to students.
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