document.write( "Question 1082576: the recipe says I need exactly four cups of sugar and I only have two containers. One holds five cups and the other holds three cups of sugar. Using these containers how can I measure exactly four cups of sugar? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #696633 by Fombitz(32388)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Fill your 5 cup measure full. \n" ); document.write( "Empty into the 3 cup measure. \n" ); document.write( "What's left is 2 cups. \n" ); document.write( "Dump that on the table since you don't have any other container. \n" ); document.write( "Empty 3 cup measure. \n" ); document.write( "Repeat. \n" ); document.write( "Then you'll have 4 cups. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |