Another Pouring Puzzle
Suppose that you have access to an 11-gallon container, a 6-gallon container, and a source of running water (such as a water tap). You do not have access to any measuring devices, but you are allowed to pour water down a drain.
How would you set about measuring out 8 gallons of water?
Answers in the comments please. Another puzzle in about a week.
posted by steven | 4:46 AM
2 Comments:
Ok, there could be a shorter way, but here goes...
11...6 --> 11...0 --> 5...6
5...0 --> 0...5 --> 11...5
10...6 --> 10...0 --> 4...6
4...0 --> 0...4 --> 11...4
9...6 --> 9...0 --> 3...6
3...0 --> 0...3 --> 11...3
8...3 --> 8...0
prodigaltom
You're both right!
Steven
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