1) You have 8 coins. 3 of them weigh x units, 3 y
units, 1 a units and 1 b units. They are all mixed and look
identical. You have to find the lightest coin in minimum
number of weighing .

Answer Posted / ankita

We can make pair of two. Then out of each pair, find out the lightest and then form two pairs. Again find the lightest coin in each pair and then form a pair of obtained coins. Lightest of these two is the one required. Total 7 steps. I think this is the answer.

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