Which of the following weights CANNOT be measured using a balance scale with the unit weights of 2, 5, 8, and 12? (assuming each unit weight can only be used once)

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A

14

B

17

18

Correct

D

20

E

22

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AshishApr 30, 2024

good question

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ManuDec 30, 2024

Great!

What this question tests

Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.

Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.

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