A Riddle For Your Little Brains

Discussion in 'General' started by k6ger1228, Aug 9, 2008.

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  1. #1 k6ger1228, Aug 9, 2008

    Given twelve marbles that are identical in size, shape, and color, determine which single marble is heavier in weight than the others. You are supplied with a balance and must conclude your determination in three weighings.


    First one to get it gets a surprize.:hello:
     
  2. #2 TheHempress, Aug 9, 2008
    Put six on one side, six on the other. The heavier side has the heavier marble, so divide that side in half. Put three on one side, three on the other. Again, the heavier side has the heavier marble. Weigh any two of the remaining three...if it's balanced, the remaining marble is the heaviest. If not, you know which one the heaviest is.
     
  3. #3 ayb1025, Aug 9, 2008
    she got it
     
  4. #4 sky dog, Aug 9, 2008
    She copied my answer
     
  5. #5 Madmike420, Aug 9, 2008

    She got it.
     
  6. #6 TheHempress, Aug 9, 2008

    That's telekinesis, Kyle.




    :laughing: Not really.
     
  7. #7 burnttwaffle, Aug 9, 2008
    thats no fair. first poster isnt soposed to get it :mad:

    heh, nice job hempress
     
  8. #8 sky dog, Aug 9, 2008
    Kyle?
     
  9. #9 burnttwaffle, Aug 9, 2008
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    she got it.
     
  10. #10 VictoryUsername, Aug 9, 2008
    Incorrect. You are assuming that of the final three, two are equal in weight which is never stated. One of the two weighed could be heavier than the other, but the one not weighed could be even heavier.
     
  11. #11 TheHempress, Aug 9, 2008

    Haha, from a Tenacious D song.
     
  12. #12 sky dog, Aug 9, 2008
    Oh haha my bad
     
  13. #13 TheHempress, Aug 9, 2008

    He said only one was heavier than the others.
     
  14. #14 giroldo, Aug 9, 2008
    she got it
     
  15. #15 trikky, Aug 9, 2008
    Awesome tenacious d refrence!
     
  16. #16 TheHempress, Aug 9, 2008
    So did I win? What's my prize?
     
  17. #17 Reggin, Aug 9, 2008
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  18. #18 sky dog, Aug 9, 2008
    If you give a mod a cookie, she's going to ask for a glass of milk.
     
  19. #19 TheHempress, Aug 9, 2008
    I can has milk, plz?
     
  20. #20 Dan Gleesac, Aug 9, 2008
    hold up ill get you a straw to drink it with......

    i think thats the next part of that lil escopade....damn i spelled that wrong...i suck at spelling stuff
     
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