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Using a balance scale, what is the least number of times you need to use it to find the "fake" currency?

(Puzzle) You get nine coins that look identical, but are not. Eight of them are made of gold. the ninth is made of a different metal, lighter. Using a balance scale, what is the least number of times you need to use it in order to find the "fake" currency? (Puzzle)

If you're lucky, the least number of times that would be one (if you happen to select the gold coin not to compare with a gold coin, you will know immediately which is lighter). I think your question wants to know the maximum number of times you have to use the scale, in which case the four (if by chance the first four currency pairs to collect and measure become the eight gold coins, of course, balance) – which means the extra money should be the one not gold, not necessarily weight:)

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Melissa and Doug Maritime Mates Undersea Treasure Hunt Pool Toy $16.99 Splash into the deep for an exciting underwater treasure hunt! Four coins and two giant gems are the “booty” in this swashbuckling pool adventure. Be the first to slot them into the floating treasure chest to win . . . or use the included game ideas to inspire hours of variety and fun.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:UNDERSEA TREASURE HUNT (2 players) Toss these coins and gems into the briny deep of the swimming pool, then see how many you can gather in the treasure chest before the other pirates do!Toss the “booty” (coins and jewels) into the pool. On the count of three, start your treasure hunt! Each player must collect two coins and insert them into the treasure chest first. After “paying the octopus,” a player may hunt for one of the red and green jewels. The first to come out of the water holding a jewel is the winner!Bring one of the jewels to the surface using only the coins to lift it. You may use one or two coins, and you may use coins of any color, but no hands allowed, matey! The first to bring a jewel to dry land earns the title of “captain.” (For a single-player game: Bring a jewel to land, deposit the coins into the treasure chest, and return to the water for the other coins and jewel.)More play ideas available!

Melissa and Doug Play Money Set $19.99 Never be short of (pretend) cash again! With fifty of each denomination, this set includes familiar looking paper bills and plastic coins. This stash of cash conveniently stores in a handy wooden “cash drawer” box. Each compartment has the denomination printed inside for easy matching cleanup.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to identify the individual coins and bills. Discuss each coin or bill by pointing out its value, the images and any special features such as the grooved edges on the dime, quarter and 50-cent pieces.Remove the money from the wooden tray and show the child the screen-printing at the bottom of each section. Explain that the arrangement of the tray is similar to a cash-register drawer they see at a store.Ask the child to put the money back into the tray, placing each set of coins and bills in the appropriate space.Make a pattern using a variety of coins. Ask the child to replicate the pattern, name each coin and determine the total dollar value of the pattern.Place a small group of coins on a flat surface, making sure there are examples of each denomination. Ask the child to sort the coins so all the like coins are together. Then ask him/her to place the coins in order by value from lowest to highest. Repeat the activity with the bills.

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Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Fuzzy Piggy Bank $6.99 This crafty kit features a unique fuzzy piggy bank that’s ready to decorate! Customizing the handsome piggy is lots of fun . . . And it also motivates kids to save! Their coins will be safe inside thanks to a tough rubber stopper.

Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Cupcake Bank $6.99 Use the included paint and brush to decorate this little piggy bank and make it your own. A rubber stopper keeps coins inside until it’s time to count the “sweet” rewards!

Whole Brain Workouts Book $34.99 Select from 125 exciting, thought-provoking brain workouts to keep older adults alert and mentally healthy. Activities range from knock-knock jokes and brain teasers to puzzles and visual illusions. The activities are written with a sense of humor, positive attitude and the belief that brain challenges should also be fun. A great resource for families, activity professionals and caregivers. Includes a mental fitness evaluation and workout planner. Softcover, 180 pages.

Melissa and Doug Pirate Chest $29.99 Ahoy, Matey! Store your treasures in this wooden pirate chest! The hand-stained chest features a be-jeweled skull lock. Included in the set are a pirate bandana, an eye patch, a velvety loot bag, golden doubloon coins and a secret compartment to stash away your most valuable loot!

Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Teddy Bear Bank $6.99 Decorate this ceramic teddy in your personal style then fill it with coins for guaranteed savings! Keep interest high with glitter glue, sparkling stickers, four pots of paint and a paintbrush that are included in this kit. Your young crafter can design a bank that will never lose its value.

Melissa and Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill Toddler Toy $24.99 Everything necessary for the little girl on the go fits into this pretty purse! This soft play set includes a cell phone that chimes, a key ring with keys, a change purse with coins and a compact with a child-safe mirror. Everything is easily removed and replaced into a charming pink purse with a purple handle. Constructed of high-quality fabrics and plastic, this durable set will provide hours of pretend fun!

Melissa and Doug Spinning Top $4.99 Paint, decorate and assemble this wooden top using the paints and stickers included in the kit. When it’s dry, give it a whirl! A great party activity!

Melissa and Doug Bella Butterfly Bubbles $2.99 Long-lasting bubbles will float in the air, like a flutter of butterflies, when using this bubble wand and eight full ounces of superior bubble solution. This whimsical bubble wand is topped with beautiful Bella Butterfly herself to use as a handle!

Melissa and Doug Trunki Destination Stickers $1.99 Your child will really enjoy decorating his or her Trunki with a memento of a special trip, real or imaginary. Using over 20 familiar and exotic locations stickers, the selections and placement will make your Trunki unique and special!

Melissa and Doug Flex Octopus Cultivator $2.99 Your child will “dig” using this sturdy blue cultivator to dig and make designs in the sandbox or at the beach. Made of sturdy ocean-blue plastic, with charming molded and graphic details, Flex will cultivate lots of fun sand play!

Melissa and Doug Princess Puppet $19.99 Princess Catherine Castlehoff is regally dressed in purple and gold. This unique royal puppet features elegant hand detailing and materials carefully crafted for years of pretend play!Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to give his/her puppet a stage name and to introduce it.Ask the puppet questions and have the child answer using a unique puppet voice.Create a story line or a scene that the child can act out with his/her puppet.Assist the child in using the removable hand-operated rod.

Melissa and Doug Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set $14.99 Make fabulous mudpies and sandcakes with this sea-creature inspired “baking” set. Young chefs will love using the shell-shaped measuring cups, octopus whisk and crab mixing spoon to “cook” up some great beach treats. The turtle lid on the mixing bowl doubles as a sifter!

Melissa and Doug Magnetic Color Maze $16.99 Fill the bellies of these hungry animals while matching colors by using the attached magnetic wand. Slide the wand over the acrylic cover to select one of the colorful balls and guide it into the matching animal’s belly! Develop color recognition, matching and fine motor skills with one fun activity. No removable pieces.

Melissa and Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Jet Plane $12.99 Get ready to take off for aerial adventures with this simple wooden jet plane model. Your young pilot will enjoy assembling this jet with the tube of glue included and then personalizing it using the paintbrush, 4 pots of paint and aviation-themed stickers.

Melissa and Doug Magnetic Picture Maker $24.99 Mosaic-style magnetic pictures are easy to create with this self-contained activity. Select a design from among 6 double-sided picture cards, or use the blank side to create-your-own. Match the colors using the attached magnetic wand to slide the brightly colored discs into place.

Melissa and Doug Felt Play Food – Cookie Decorating Set $19.99 “Cut, bake and decorate” – felt cookies that are really great! Make batch after batch of delectable cookies using these 30 felt food pieces, plus baking utensils. “Cut” cookies with the 3 plastic cookie cutters, “bake” cookies on the cookie sheet and decorate them with colorful, removable toppings. Oh – how sweet it is!

Melissa and Doug Clicker Crab Hourglass Sifter & Funnel $7.99 This durable plastic hourglass has Clicker Crab permanently molded into the snap-on lids. Children will love using it for funneling fun, and watching sand or water flow from top to bottom and back again through the see-through sides! Enhanced with cute molded fish that “swim” around the outside, this funnel is a real catch!

Melissa and Doug Alphabet & Numbers Learning Mats Set $10.99 Present your child with this set of three double-sided mats that introduce the alphabet, numbers and counting in a fun and engaging way. Using the five included wipe-off crayons, play becomes active learning, and mastering these important academic skills becomes as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Melissa and Doug Deluxe Stamp Set $14.99 Children love using the 16 playful stamps and 2 inkpads to create countless scenes, and then coloring in their pictures with the 7 colored pencils! This well-crafted set is conveniently contained in a sturdy wooden box for organizing and storage. It’s a tremendous value that children will use over and over again! Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink.

Melissa and Doug Trunki Alphabet Stickers $1.99 The easiest way to make a statement with your Trunki is to personalize it using this collection of over 100 letter stickers. Available in your choice of basic black, white and an array of neon colors, these fabulous letter stickers may be used in an endless variety of combinations.

Melissa and Doug Sticker Collection – Alphabet and Numbers $4.99 Add pizzazz to scrapbooks, posters, cards and school projects with this fabulous collection of alphabet and number stickers. Aspiring graphic designers will enjoy using the more than a dozen different alphabets and over 1000 stickers to enhance and personalize any craft project!

Melissa and Doug Lion Puppet – Rory $19.99 Meet Rory, “The King of the Jumbles”, ready to be the “mane” leader in any play. Using one hand to open and close his mouth while the other uses the removable wooden rod to gesture, your puppeteer will want to put this easily animated puppet in the spotlight! He is roarin’ to be a star! Detachable rod is suitable for lefties or righties.

Melissa and Doug Bananas the Chimp Puppet $19.99 Young puppeteers will go ape with this easily animated chimp puppet. It’s simple to liven up the action by using one hand to change facial expressions and the other hand to make him scratch his head, hide his eyes or wave to the audience! Detachable rod is suitable for lefties or righties.

Melissa and Doug Make Your Own Monster Puppet $24.99 Create hundreds of crazy creatures with this fuzzy friend and its interchangeable parts! Carrying case is filled with weird and wacky eyes, ears, antennae and more for quirky creativity! Suction cup hands are included for window display.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to give his/her puppet a stage name and to introduce it.Ask the puppet questions and have the child answer using a unique puppet voice.Create a story line or a scene that the child can act out with his/her puppet.Assist the child in using the removable hand-operated rod.

Melissa and Doug King Puppet $19.99 King Carl Castlehoff IV will reign over many royal adventures when brought to life by your puppeteer. This unique royal puppet features elegant hand detailing and materials carefully crafted for years of pretend play!Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to give his/her puppet a stage name and to introduce it.Ask the puppet questions and have the child answer using a unique puppet voice.Create a story line or a scene that the child can act out with his/her puppet.Assist the child in using the removable hand-operated rod.

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Melissa and Doug Mermaid Puppet $19.99 With her long yellow hair and silky accessories, Shelly Seashore makes a splash wherever she goes! Top-quality materials and durable construction ensure that this hand-and-rod puppet will look great performance after performance. It’s enjoyable for every skill level, too – the rod removes easily for beginners, then reattaches to either hand as hand-eye coordination and dexterity improve.Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn:Ask the child to give his/her puppet a stage name and to introduce it.Ask the puppet questions and have the child answer using a unique puppet voice.Create a story line or a scene that the child can act out with his/her puppet.Assist the child in using the removable hand-operated rod.

Melissa and Doug Textured Stencils – Sea Life $9.99 This imaginative stencil-and-rubbing set brings the undersea world to your art table! Follow the simple directions to create ocean-themed scenes with the pencil, then create textures using the included non-roll crayons. there’s even an eraser, just in case you “go overboard”. Includes a #2 pencil, four detailed sea-creature stencils, three non-roll crayons and eraser.

Melissa and Doug Dart Dolphin Kickboard Pool Toy $6.99 Young swimmers will be motivated to zip through the water with Dart Dolphin’s help! Beginners can hold onto this tough, fabric-coated kickboard as they gain confidence; older swimmers will love using it for games and exercise in the water.”Maritime Mates” water toys and pool games feature cheerful characters to encourage beginning swimmers and lots of exciting games to keep big kids splashing, swimming and having a blast. Summer is even more fun with Sunny Patch pool toys!

Melissa and Doug Scratch Art Mask-Ease (10 x 15) $5.6 This is the easiest silk-screen art-masking project you’ll find. Absolutely no emulsions or solvents! Just cut a picture directly into a special plastic sheet using any cutting blade, then apply the sheet to the screen fabric. The spaces cut out and removed will provide the “windows” for squeegeed paint. Compatible with water-based paints. Cleans up easily with water. Includes one 10″ x 15″ sheet. MA10

Melissa and Doug Scratch Art Mask-Ease (20 x 30) $12.8 This is the easiest silk-screen art-masking project you’ll find. Absolutely no emulsions or solvents! Just cut a picture directly into a special plastic sheet using any cutting blade, then apply the sheet to the screen fabric. The spaces cut out and removed will provide the “windows” for squeegeed paint. Compatible with water-based paints. Cleans up easily with water. Includes one 20″ x 30″ sheet. MA20

Melissa and Doug Decorate-your-own Wooden Magnetic Ballerina Fashions $6.99 Take a graceful leap into costume design with three dance outfits just waiting for your creative touch! Using colored pencils, glitter glue and sparkly “gem” stickers you may transform these magnetic dresses into prima ballerina-worthy creations. The lovely ballerina may be placed in her wooden stand where she is bound to attract attention!

Melissa and Doug Smoulder the Dragon Puppet $19.99 From the tips of his wings to the tips of his forked tongue, Smoulder will spark the imagination! The twinkle in his big, googly eyes and his friendly, expressive face will add an important character to medieval puppet shows and pretend play. Use one hand to manipulate his mouth and facial expressions while using the other hand to move his arms with the wooden rod. Detachable rod is suitable for lefties or righties.