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Counterfeit Coin Logic Problem Variation?

You have 26 weights, one of them which is slightly lighter than the other 25. How would you determine the light weight in three separate weighings on a balance scale?… Continue reading

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - April 24, 2010 at 1:04 pm

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Is it really legal to counterfeit nickels and pennies?

Is it really legal to counterfeit nickels and pennies?
I wouldn’t do it because of the cost of metal :)

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00000485—-000-.html

"Anyone who manufactures a counterfeit U.S. coin in any denomination above five cents is subject to the same penalties as all other counterfeiters. Anyone who alters a genuine coin to increase its numismatic value is in violation of Title 18, Section 331 of the United States Code… Continue reading

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - January 8, 2010 at 8:18 am

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Which coins are Counterfeit or Real?

Ok i recieved this problem and i have been stuck on this. Heres the problem : There are 12 identical coins, 1 is counterfeit. This counterfeit can be either LIGHTER or HEAVIER than the real coins. You can use a balance scale ONLY 3 TIMES. Find the counterfeit coins and determine whether it is lighter or heavier……All you have to do is find steps on how you did it and… Continue reading

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - September 30, 2009 at 3:27 am

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Counterfeit Coin problem with a twist?

We all know the counterfeit coin problem with 7 real coins & one fake one.

n coins = x weighings

2 coins = 1 weighing
3 coins = 1 weighing
4 coins = 2 weighings
5 coins = 2 weighings
6 coins = 2 weighings
7 coins = 2 weighings
8 coins = 2 weighings
9 coins = 2 weighings
10 coins = 3 weighings
11 coins =… Continue reading

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - August 25, 2009 at 8:54 am

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