The king receives 64 gold coins in taxes but has reason to believe that one is counterfeit.

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The king receives 64 gold coins in taxes but has reason to believe that one is counterfeit. He summons you to identify the fake coin. You have a balance that can hold coins on each side. How many times do you need to use the balance to find the lighter, fake coin?

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Digital Design and Computer Architecture

ISBN: 978-0123944245

2nd edition

Authors: David Harris, Sarah Harris

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