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Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 33 No. 12. 5 August 1970

problem: Twelve billiard balls, one of which is either heavier or lighter than the rest. It is possible using a beam balance to determine in all cases which ball it is in just three comparisons on the balance. Find the method. We are looking for graduates in all disciplines who will make good systems analysts and programmers. Of prime importance is the ability to think clearly. Day to day work doesn't involve problems with billiard balls but it is constantly challenging and interesting. It isn'…

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problem: Twelve billiard balls, one of which is either heavier or lighter than the rest. It is possible using a beam balance to determine in all cases which ball it is in just three comparisons on the balance. Find the method. We are looking for graduates in all disciplines who will make good systems analysts and programmers. Of prime importance is the ability to think clearly. Day to day work doesn't involve problems with billiard balls but it is constantly challenging and interesting. It isn't all technical work; much of it is people oriented as part of the job is the maintenance of a good relationship with others working on the same project. Opportunities for promotion are excellent as ours is a young and growing Company with associated bureaux in Christchurch and Hamilton. Computer professionals are in world wide demand and once trained command impressive salaries. If you expect to graduate this year and would like to know more about computers and us write to THE MANAGER, COMPUTER BUREAU (WELLINGTON) LTD, P.O. BOX 1405, WELLINGTON. Our telephone number is 556.821. P.S. Don't wait until you have solved the problem. It's not easy.

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