1.divide the 12 balls into 2 groups (6 a group). Weigh the first time. discard the lighter group. 2. divide the 6 into 2 groups (3 a group), weigh the second time. discard the lighter group.
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3. pick up any two balls, weigh the 3rd time. If they are equal, the one not picked up is A. If not, the heavier one is A.
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