I apologize for the late post, I usually like to try to get these out in the morning...hence the name.
You have an object whose weight is an integer value somewhere between 1 and 100 and a balancing scale. What is the fewest number of weights you need to be guaranteed that you can correctly identify the weight of the object?
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edit: (extra spaces added so everyone that is trying to solve the brainteaser doesn't immediately see the answer)
Same
2^x = 100 --> x = 6.644 --> x = 7
+1 each. more bananas for anyone that can explain the thought process better, or come up with a better solution??
Buddyfox, can you post like 5 times after the original post so upon opening the page everyone doesn't see the answer...
Good Idea, I will do this going forward.
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