SOLUTION: How to evenly divide 8.0 fl.oz liquid into two 4.0 fl.oz. with nothing but a 3.0 fl. oz. and a 5.0 fl.oz. containers.

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Question 714494: How to evenly divide 8.0 fl.oz liquid into two 4.0 fl.oz. with nothing but a 3.0 fl. oz. and a 5.0 fl.oz. containers.
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Add 5 ounces to a second container.
Remove 3 ounces and add them back to the first container.
Repeat the two steps above
The second container will end up with
5-3+5-3=4 ounces.