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The Coin Weighing

19,794 solved 63% solve rate 37% fail rate
You have 9 coins, one heavier. Using a balance scale twice, find the heavy coin.
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Quick Answer & Explanation
Weigh 3 vs 3

The answer to this riddle is Weigh 3 vs 3. Difficulty: Medium · Solved by 19,794 puzzle lovers.

Weigh 3 vs 3. If balanced, heavy coin is in the remaining 3. Weigh 1 vs 1 of the heavy group. If balanced, it is the third.
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