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Problem 25 of 333MediumBrainteaserP025
12 coins, 3 weighings
Among 12 visually identical coins, one is counterfeit and has a different weight (you don't know whether heavier or lighter). Using a balance scale at most 3 times, identify the fake and determine if it is heavier or lighter.
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