What is the minimum number of different weights that can be used to weigh any object from 1 kg to 364 kg?
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Weights of 1 kg, 3 kg, 9 kg, 27 kg, 81 kg and 243 kg can be used to measure any weight from 1 kg to 364 kg. Thus, a minimum of six weights are required.