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You have 9 balls; one is heavier. Minimum balance weighings to find it?
Answer
2 weighings
Explanation
Weigh 3 vs 3; keep the heavier set (or remaining 3 if tie) and weigh 1 vs 1 to find the heavy ball. 2 weighings.
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