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A grocer has six suppliers with each supplier selling a different brand of tea in 4-ounce packets at $ 20 per packet. The grocer knows that one of the suppliers gives short weight, each packet of his brand weighing only 3.75 ounces.
Using a digital scale with only one weighing, what is the minimum amount the grocer must spend to be sure of finding the supplier who gives short weight?
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Submitted by K Sengupta
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The grocer should buy 15 packets, spending $300.
For a detailed explanation, refer to the solution submitted by Charlie in this location.
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