Problem #PRU-88201

Problems Set theory and logic Algorithm Theory Balance puzzles

Problem

It is known that “copper” coins that are worth 1, 2, 3, 5 pence weigh 1, 2, 3, 5 g respectively. Among the four “copper” coins (one for each denomination), there is one defective coin, differing in weight from the normal ones. How can the defective coin be determined using scales without weights?