there are 27 coins in which 0ne is heavier than rest(all
equal weight).how many measurements are needed to isolate
that odd one.

Answer Posted / uchaitu1

Three Measurements.

Take three Divisions each
9 9 9 Odd one goes out in First Measurement
Again take three divisions
3 3 3 Odd one goes out in Second Measurement
Again take three divisions
1 1 1 Odd one comes into ur hand in Third
Measurement

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