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Stage 3 - Problem 5

Problem: Liquid Measures

Strand: Measurement

Outcome: MS3.1

Due: Wednesday 20 May

Three containers can hold 2L, 3L and 8L of water each.
Using only these three containers, measure out quantities from 1 litre up to 13 litres?
eg To measure 1 litre: Fill 3 litre container. Pour 2 litres into 2 litre container. There is 1 litre left in the 3 litre container. Two steps are required.

Litres	Explanation	No. of Steps
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2
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8
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13

If you try to measure out quantities from 1 litre up to 13 litres, which measures take the most steps to make the required quantity of water?

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