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  Blog    |     February 02, 2026

The problem "The Fake Sample" typically involves identifying a counterfeit coin among a set of identical-looking coins using a balance scale. Here, we address the classic version: 12 coins, one fake (either heavier or lighter), find the fake and its relative weight in three weighings.

  1. First Weighing: Divide the 12 coins into three groups of four:
    • Group A: Coins 1, 2, 3, 4
    • Group B: Coins 5, 6, 7, 8
    • Group C: Coins 9, 10, 11,

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