You have 4 different weights. The sum of the weights is 40 grams. If you have a two pan balance, you can use the 4 weights to make any weight from 1 gram to 40 grams. How many grams is each of the weights?
Solution:
The weights are 1 gram, 3 grams, 9 grams and 27 grams.
Following this pattern, how many grams would the next weight be? What range of weights could you make with these 5 weights?
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