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A puzzle that is centered around weighings and balances.

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Find the heaviest and the second heaviest coins

Each of 32 coins has a different weight. In 35 weighings on a standard balance, find the heaviest and the second heaviest coins. Clarification: Before you start to identify the heaviest and second he …
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11 votes
3 answers
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Determine whether the counterfeit coin is heavier or lighter in two weighings on a standard ...

To allow new users to solve this puzzle and earn reputation points, I encourage all users whose reputation is 200 or more to not post an answer until 48 hours after this question is posted. Thank you! …
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8 votes
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Seven genuine and two fake coins

Seven genuine coins have the same weight. Two counterfeit coins also have the same weight. A counterfeit coin is heavier than a genuine coin. Identify the fake coins using a standard balance at most f …
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