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Can someone answer these math questions?! Test of Genius worksheet.?

(1) Make this equation correct by changing the position of only one digit.

101-102=1

(2) Steven has 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance. However, one coin is counterfeit and weighs slightly less than the others. Using a balance scale, how can he find the counterfeit coin inn just two weighings?

(3) In the following addition problem, the letters A,B,and C stand for three different digits… Continue reading

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - August 16, 2010 at 10:41 pm

Categories: Trivia   Tags: 2s, 5s, abc, acb, addition problem, Appearance, balance scale, cba, counterfeit coin, digits, Gold Coins, playground, test of genius worksheet

Word Problems?

1) Steven has 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance. However, one coin is counterfeit and weighs slighlt less than the others. Using a balance scale, how can he find the counterfeit coin in just two weighings?
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2) In the following problem, the letters A, B and C stand for 3 different digits. What digit should replace each letter?

ABC+ACB=CBA… Continue reading

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 29, 2010 at 10:39 pm

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Tricky Math Question!! HELP!?

Steven has 9 cold coins that are identical that are identical in appearance. However, one is counterfeit and weighs slightly less than the others. Using a balance scale, how can he find the counterfeit coin in just two wieghings?… Continue reading

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 25, 2010 at 10:40 pm

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Trivia Question..(Math Related)?

Okay so here is the question. I need help finding the answer.

*You have 3 coins and a pan balance scale. The coins are alike in appearance, but you know that one of them is counterfeit and lighter than the other two. Explain in detail how you would find the counterfeit coin in just ONE weighing.*… Continue reading

4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 9, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Categories: Trivia   Tags: Appearance, balance scale, coin stack question, Coins, counterfeit coin, ten stacks of coins one stack in fake once weigh

*** Test of Genius "Pt.4" ***?

Steven has 9 gold coins that are
identical in appearance. However, one
coin is counterfeit and weighs slightly
less than the others. Using a balance
scale, how can he find the counterfeit
coin in just two weighings?… Continue reading

5 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 5, 2010 at 10:39 pm

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I hav 9 gold coins that r identical exept for 1(counterfeit), how do I find it w 2 tries on a balanc scale?

I have 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance. However, one is counterfeit and weighs slightly less. Using a balance scale, how can I find the counterfeit coin in just two weighings?… Continue reading

1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - February 17, 2010 at 10:40 pm

Categories: Trivia   Tags: 9 coins scale 2 tries, 9 pennies 2 weighings, Appearance, balance scale, counterfeit coin, Gold Coins

the topic is math word problems?

the question says steven has 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance. However, one coin is counterfeit and weighs slightly less than the others. Using a balance scale, how can he find the counterfeit coin in just two weighing.? can anyone help me solve this because it is due tomorrow and thanks.… Continue reading

3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - January 21, 2010 at 1:20 pm

Categories: Trivia   Tags: Appearance, balance scale, counterfeit coin, due tomorrow, Gold Coins, steven has 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance

Do you think American and Canadian coins should be of identical size?

Don’t you get tired of putting coins in machines just to have them spit out because they were from the other country but almost identical in appearance?
Either we’re friends and allies or we’re not.… Continue reading

4 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - September 10, 2009 at 3:33 am

Categories: Canadian Coins   Tags: allies, Appearance, Canadian Coins, Coins

I hav 9 gold coins that r identical exept for 1(counterfeit), how do I find it w 2 tries on a balanc scale?

I have 9 gold coins that are identical in appearance. However, one is counterfeit and weighs slightly less. Using a balance scale, how can I find the counterfeit coin in just two weighings?… Continue reading

2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by admin - September 3, 2009 at 3:30 am

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