#67 · Puzzles · Weighing
The twelve coins
You have 12 coins that look identical; exactly one is counterfeit and differs in weight — but you don't know whether it's heavier or lighter. Using a balance scale, what is the fewest weighings that guarantees identifying the fake and whether it is heavy or light?
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