A scale is perfectly balanced with three weights on each side. If one side has weights of 1kg, 2kg, and 3kg, what must the weights on the other side sum to?
Category: Math · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Balance means both sides must weigh the same.
Answer
6kg
Explanation
The total weight on the left is 1 + 2 + 3 = 6kg; thus, the right side must also sum to 6kg.
This is a hard math riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is 6kg.
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