document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=340535>Question 340535</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Determine how you could use a 5-unit jar and a 7-unit jar to measure and hold 8 units. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "First: fill 5-unit jar and pour contents into 7-unit jar (2-unit empty)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Second: refill 5-unit jar and fill balance of 7-unit jar (now, 5-unit jar has 3-units)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Third: empty 7-unit jar<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Fourth: pour the 3-units left in 5-unit jar into 7-unit jar (it now holds 3-units)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Fifth: refill 5-unit jar<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Contents of both jars now contains 8-units.<BR>\n" );
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