BrainTeaser Basic

Problem - 4702

$\textbf{Three Coins}$

With an infinite supply of coins, what is the minimum number of coins required for each and every coin to touch exactly three other coins.


$\textbf{Solution}$

Four. Place three on the table in a triangular manner so that they touch each other. Then put the fourth on top of these three.

$\textbf{Note}$

Do not let the word "an infinite supply of coins" scare or mislead you. Stay calm.

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