OR/MS Games: 3. Counterfeit Coin Problem

Moshe Sniedovich - m.sniedovich@ms.unimelb.edu.au
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of
Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia

Abstract

In this discussion we examine two versions of the famous Counterfeit Coin Problem, focusing on their educational OR/MS content. It is shown that this problem provides an excellent environment for illustrating a number of fundamental OR/MS problem-solving concepts and methods related to decision making under uncertainty. A number of interactive modules are provided for experimentation with this problem.

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10.1287/ited.3.2.32

Citation Information
Sniedovich , M. 2004. OR/MS Games: 3. Counterfeit Coin Problem. INFORMS Trans. Ed. 3(2) 32-41. Available online at http://ite.pubs.informs.org/.

DOI: 10.1287/ited.3.2.32