N=27; Set 27 = B1, B2, B3-----, B27.www.ddhw.com
i) Weigh two sets of balls: B1...B9, and B11...B18. www.ddhw.com
If the two sets of balls weigh the same, then
ii) Weigh B19…B21, and B22…B24.www.ddhw.com
If the two groups weigh the same, then
iii) Weigh B25 and B26. Done. www.ddhw.com
If not, weigh the lighter set of bags again.
Let's assume that B19...B21 is the lighter group.www.ddhw.com
iii) Weigh B19 and B20. Done.
If the two sets of balls do not weigh the same.www.ddhw.com
Let’s assume that B1…B9 is the lighter group.
ii) Weigh B1...B3 and B4...B6. www.ddhw.com
If the two groups weigh the same, then
iii) Weigh B7 and B8. Done. www.ddhw.com
If not, weigh the lighter side again.
Let's assume that B1...B3 is the lighter group.
iii) Weigh B1 and B2. Done.