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If a jug holds 12 litres and a mug holds 0.5 litre, how many mugs are needed to hold the same amount of water as the jug?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 2 · Mathematics · Jugs and Mugs
  1. A. 12
  2. B. 24
  3. C. 6
  4. D. 8
Answer
B. 24

The correct answer is B. 24 — So 24 mugs are required.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Convert jug capacity to litres (12 L).
  2. Convert mug capacity to litres (0.5 L).
  3. Divide jug capacity by mug capacity: 12 ÷ 0.5.
  4. Compute 12 ÷ 0.5 = 24.
  5. So 24 mugs are required.
Common mistake: Multiplying instead of dividing

Concept tested: Ratio of capacities

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