Question

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?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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