Puzzle 1: You are given nine gold coins that look identical. You are told that one of them is fake, and that this coin weighs less than the real ones. Using a set of old-fashioned balance scales, what ...

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Math is not everyone’s favorite, understandably. Hours of math homework and difficult equations can make anyone sour on the subject. But when math problems are outside of a school setting, there’s no ...

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Maths puzzles are a fantastic way to gauge your mathematics skills. These maths puzzles are good for enhancing your problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and logical reasoning skills. Puzzles ...

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