Make the scales read exactly a given weight
- In this task the contestants are instructed to make make the display on a set of digital scales equal to a specified value.
Original version
Adaptations
In this version of the task, the contestants first have to pick a letter of the alphabet. They then have to make the scales read a given weight equal to that letter's position in the alphabet in kilograms, using only items which begin with that letter.
In this version of the task the contestants must make the scales read 70lb. This figure does not appear to have any hidden meaning.
In this version of the task the contestants must make a pair of scales both read exactly 27.06kg. The significance of this number is not known.
In this version of the task, the contestants must make the scales read exactly 31.770kg, though there is no statue of that weight available to them.
In this version of the task, the contestants must make a set of weighing scales read a weight which is dictated by the answer they gave to a specific question, during a pre-task conversation with David. Their answers to his other questions during this conversation also dictate how they must dress and speak during the task.