Water Measurement Problem Solving

The video tutorial demonstrates how to measure exactly four gallons of water using a five-gallon and a three-gallon container. The process involves filling and transferring water between the containers in a series of steps. Initially, the three-gallon container is filled and poured into the five-gallon container. This process is repeated, and the excess water is managed by emptying and refilling the containers strategically. The tutorial concludes with the successful measurement of four gallons in the five-gallon container.

What is the first step in measuring exactly four gallons of water?

• Fill the five-gallon container completely.

• Fill the three-gallon container and pour it into the five-gallon container.

• Empty both containers.

• Fill both containers halfway.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

After filling the three-gallon container a second time, how many gallons are poured into the five-gallon container?

• Four gallons

• Three gallons

• Two gallons

• One gallon

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

What is done with the remaining one gallon in the three-gallon container after the five-gallon container is emptied?

• It is left in the three-gallon container.

• It is poured into the five-gallon container.

• It is poured back into the three-gallon container.

• It is discarded.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

What is the final step to achieve exactly four gallons in the five-gallon container?

• Empty both containers.

• Fill the three-gallon container and pour it into the five-gallon container.

• Pour the contents of the five-gallon container into the three-gallon container.

• Fill the five-gallon container completely.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

How many gallons of water are in the five-gallon container at the end of the process?

• Three gallons

• Two gallons

• Four gallons

• Five gallons

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2