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A jug can hold 4 cups of water. If each mug holds 1 cup, how many mugs are needed to fill the jug?

easy 1 mark Class 2 · Mathematics · Jugs and Mugs
Answer
4

The correct answer is 4 — The result is 4, so 4 mugs are needed.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Note the jug can hold 4 cups.
  2. Note that one mug holds 1 cup.
  3. Divide the jug capacity by the mug capacity: 4 ÷ 1.
  4. The result is 4, so 4 mugs are needed.
Common mistake: Assuming mug holds 2 cups

Concept tested: Capacity comparison

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