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Mini Quiz Question

This is not Zooms quiz this is of a lower standard therefore a sub quiz.


You used to be able to buy T & E and a somewhat identical twin without earth (c.p.c) afew years back.


One wholesaler had an offer of a reduced price for 9 quantity or rolls containing 8 T & E and 1 twin only rolls of cable. They all looked identical.

Those who asked could have 8 at the same unit price but you`d have to select the one you discarded without touching it.

He would put some (any number you requested)  on balancing scales and you were allowed two balances to determine which roll you rejected.

Therefore those who were happy with 9 rolls got them knowing they had a twin without earth in the batch.

Those who rejected one roll at random - every ninth person got 8 rolls T & E.

Those who used the balance scale thoughtfully would get 8 rolls of T & E guaranteed.


How would you instruct him to use those scales for you?


  • Assume that the T-E is lighter than the T&E.


    Put three rolls each on the scales. If they are equal, the T-E is one of the remaining three; otherwise it is in the lighter pan. You now know that six of the rolls are T&E so put them to one side.


    Put one roll on each side of the scales. If they are equal, the T-E is the one left over; otherwise it is in the lighter pan. So now you have identified it.


    What's my prize? ?
  • Former Community Member
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    Chris Pearson:



    What's my prize? ?




    Hi Chris, your prize is this:  the word connection has no x in its spellification :D