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The Water Jugs Riddle

measure 4 liters with a 3 and a 5

You have a 3 liter jug and a 5 liter jug, with no markings, and a tap. How do you measure exactly 4 liters?

Source: A classic puzzle, retold by INFINITE SUM and fact-checked against our curated notes

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