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Balls and Weight...

MrMarc 3158 Maple
February 12 2013
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Fridays Killer Questions 7city Learning:

Question) There are eight balls, one of which is slightly heavier than the others. You have a two-armed scale, which you are allowed to use only twice. Find the ball that’s heavier.

Answer) Put three balls on each side of the scale. If the arms are equal, you know the heavy ball is one of the two remaining. If the arms are unequal, take the three balls on the heavier side, pick two and weigh them against each other.

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