To disarm the bomb that lies before you and to save the world, you must carefully measure out 4 gallons of water (at least according to the movies). To your side are two jugs that hold 3 gallons and 5 gallons, respectively. There is a pool of water to fill the jugs nearby. By filling the jugs and by potentially intermixing and/or emptying the contents, how do you measure out four gallons?

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1. To disarm the bomb that lies before you and to save the world, you must carefully measure
out 4 gallons of water (at least according to the movies). To your side are two jugs that
hold 3 gallons and 5 gallons, respectively. There is a pool of water to fill the jugs nearby.
By filling the jugs and by potentially intermixing and/or emptying the contents, how do
you measure out four gallons?
Transcribed Image Text:1. To disarm the bomb that lies before you and to save the world, you must carefully measure out 4 gallons of water (at least according to the movies). To your side are two jugs that hold 3 gallons and 5 gallons, respectively. There is a pool of water to fill the jugs nearby. By filling the jugs and by potentially intermixing and/or emptying the contents, how do you measure out four gallons?
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