I still remember playing with this when i was a kid more than 40 years ago. I remember being fascinated by how a number on one side could be balanced by two numbers (whose sum was equal) on the other side. like 10 balanced with 4 and 6. even two numbers could balance with two other numbers on the other side, like 10 & 2 balanced with 7 & 5. I loved finding different combinations that worked. I am convinced that this product started my love of numbers and math. BTW I went on to study Applied Math at Carnegie Mellon.
So i bought this product for kids that i tutor. Even my two teenage boys and 11-yr old daughter enjoyed "playing" with it for a while!
Terrific product. I just wish there were more than 4 weights.
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