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Brainteaser

The Weighing Puzzle. You have 12 balls identical in size and appearance but 1 is an odd weight (could be heavier or lighter). You have a balance scale, which can be used only 3 times. How do you determine which ball is the odd one out, and whether it is heavier or lighter?

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