12 Marbles


You have twelve marbles, all exactly identical in shape, color, texture, etc except for one which is slightly different in weight. You also have a two-sided scale. What is the minimum number of weighs to guarantee you know which marble is the odd one?

Part 1: You know that the odd one out is heavier than the others.

Part 2: You don't know if it's heavier or lighter than the others.


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