Thursday, September 24, 2015

***BONUS*** Are You Smarter than a 6th Grader?--- problem 1

Here is a bonus question to work on over the long weekend.  In order to get 5 BONUS points on your next quiz, you must submit to me in writing (or email) a detailed answer to the following problem, by MONDAY, September 28.  Parents, you are encouraged to work with your child on these problems.  This is more of a logic problem than a math problem, so no advanced math is necessary.  Please email or turn in before class begins on Monday.

CAN YOU MAKE 16 GALLONS?

You have 2 containers.  One container holds exactly 20 gallons of liquid and the other holds exactly 12 gallons of liquid.  How can you measure out EXACTLY 16 gallons of liquid using ONLY these 2 containers.  You may fill the containers more than once and you can empty the containers as needed.  You may not use any other materials.  This is NOT a trick question, nor a play on word question.  

Good luck!

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