What is the least number of weights required to weight any integral number of pounds up to 63 pounds if one is allowed to put weights in only one pan of a balance?

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usukidoll · Answer

Where do I begin on this? Convert pounds to ounces? Any hints? @ganeshie8

usukidoll · Answer

just a little hint ... and then I can try figure it out... before typing again

usukidoll · Answer

do I need to find it in a certain base like base 3 base 5 base 4

ganeshie8 · Answer

not usre yet,  but it seems we need to measure all integers between 1 and 63 using these base weights

usukidoll · Answer

like base 2 base 3 base 4 base 5 base 6 base 7......

usukidoll · Answer

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