Weighting problem
You receive 8 boxes, each of which has a different integer weight from 1 to 8 kg and a 2-pan scale which tells you if the sides are balanced or some pan heavier.
What is the minimum number of weighings that are necessary to separate the boxes into 2 groups of equal weight?
The answer is 6.
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