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You have 12 identical ball one of which is heavier OR lighter than and the rest (you don't know which). Using just a balance and 3 measurements, how can you determine which is the defective ball?

Hint: first do it for 9 identical balls and using only 2 measurements knowing that one is heavier (or lighter) than the rest.

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