Question

Measure 4L with 3L and 5L vessels
You have only two vessels measuring 3L and 5L respectively. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Fill 3L bucket FULL.

2. Transfer this water to 5L bucket. It now has 3L.

3. Fill 3L bucket FULL again.

4. Transfer to 5L bucket till it fills completely. Now 3L bucket has 1L.

5. Throw away 5L of water.

6. Transfer 1L water from 3L to 5L

7. Fill 3L bucket FULL again.

8. Transfer to 5L bucket to get 4L in the bucket

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

• Fill the 5 litre can from the tap

• Empty the 5 litre can into the 3 litre can - leaving 2 litres in the 5 litre can.

• Pour away the contents of the 3 litre can.

• Fill the 3 litre can with the 2 litres from the 5 litre can - leaving 2 litres in the 3 litre can.

• Fill the 5 litre can from the tap.

• Fill the remaining 1 litre space in the 3 litre can from the 5 litre can.

• Leaving 4 litres in the 5 litre can.