Six toys are quite identical to look at, but only one of them is less in weight. It is to be identified using the balance minimum number of times. What is that minimum number of using the balance ?

Options

A. Once
B. 2 times
C. 3 times
D. More than 3 times

Answer

B

Explanation

First of all put three toys each on both the pans of the balance. Then, pick up the toys of lighter pan. Now put one toy each on both the pans. If both the pans weigh equal, then the remaining toy is lighter. If one pan weigh less then that is the lighter toy.