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How can you drop two eggs the fewest amount of times, without them breaking?

A) Drop them simultaneously, one in each hand.

B) Drop one egg first, and if it doesn't break, drop the second egg.

C) Drop one egg with a parachute to slow its fall, and then drop the second egg.

D) Drop both eggs at once inside a padded container to protect them from breaking.

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Final answer:

The best method to drop two eggs with the fewest amount of times without them breaking is to drop one egg first and if it doesn't break, drop the second egg.

Step-by-step explanation:

When trying to drop two eggs the fewest amount of times without them breaking, the best option would be B) Drop one egg first, and if it doesn't break, drop the second egg.

This method allows you to eliminate one possibility right away, saving you time in finding the answer. By dropping one egg first, you can determine the threshold of what height the eggs can survive without breaking, and then adjust your method accordingly for the second egg.

For example, if the first egg doesn't break from a drop at a certain height, you can assume the second egg will also survive if dropped from the same height, potentially saving you from having to drop the second egg from a greater height.

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