Wow! It’s go-time already. After months of study, the work you’ve put in is about to be rewarded; tomorrow, you will achieve the success you’ve earned, and our hats are off to you.
For today’s Friday Challenge, I’ll offer something to take your mind off the LSAT for a few minutes, before you get down to the serious business of kicking the crap out of this test.
Here we go:
At a science museum, there is an exhibit consisting of one balance scale and 12 identical-looking polished steel balls. A sign near the exhibit says this:
“These twelve balls look identical, and eleven of them are, but one of them weighs either more or less than all the others. Using only the balance scale, how can you find out which ball is different, and whether it is heavier or lighter than the others?”
A douche-y guy in an Ed Hardy shirt standing near the exhibit says “Easy. I’d take them to your mom’s house, son.”
The Last Logical Citizen of the United States rolls her eyes, punches Douchey McDoucherson in his tiny penis for good measure, and proceeds to determine which of the balls is different from the others, using only the balance scale and her wits.
The LLCotUS can make a determination in no more than four uses of the scale – how?
As always, I’ll provide the answer on Monday, along with a posting about the weekend’s test.
To those of you from my classes taking the LSAT tomorrow, sleep well tonight knowing that this weekend you’ll put the lid on. Leave no doubt and take no prisoners. Know that no matter what, I’ve got your back.
And for all of you who take the test this weekend, tell me about it – I want to know how you do, and I love talking about the LSAT.
We’ll talk again on Monday. Until then, be confident, think clearly, and reason soundly.
