you have 2 containers one fits 10 units the other 6 units. You need to
describe how you can measure 8 units using the 2 containers you have

Hi dddave5,

Fill up the 10-unit container.

Pour enough of the contents into the 6-unit container to fill it
to the brim and then empty it.

Pour the remaining 4 units left in the 10-unit container into the 6-unit container.

The 10-unit container is now empty. Fill it up again. Pour 2 units
into the 6-unit container to fill it up (there is already 4 units in
there).

The 10-unit container now contains exactly 8 units.


I hope that helps. If you have any questions regarding my answer
please don't hesitate to ask before rating it.

Best regards,
Rainbow

1.  Fill up the 10-unit container.

2.  Pour enough of the contents into the 6-unit container to fill it
to the brim (I am assuming the units are in liquid form).

3.  This leaves 4 units in the 10-unit container.  Put the contents in
another container and set aside.

4.  Empty the 6-unit container, and repeat steps 1 and 2 to measure 4 more units.

5.  Four units plus four units equals eight units.

Why didn't I think of that?