If u have 12 oz and need to break it down to six but can only use 3 beakers, start with 12 and have an 8 and 5 oz beaker how would u break that down?

Question

I am trying to break down some liquid with the materials mentioned above but can't quite figure it out. Math has never been my strong suite. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm stumped. 

Answer 1

 

A holds 12 oz

B holds 8 oz

C holds 5 oz

 

At the start:

 A has 12

 B is empty

 C is empty

 

Step 1:  Pour A into B and C

 A is empty

 B has 8

 C has 4

 

 

Step 2 : Pour C into A

 A has 4

 B has 8

C is empty

 

Step 3: Pour B into C

A has 4

B has 3

C has 5

 

Step 4: Pour C into A

A has 9

B has 3

C is empty

 

Step 5:  Pour B into C

A has 9

B is empty

C has 3

 

Step 6: Pour A into B

 A has 1

B has 8

C has 3

 

Step 7: Pour B into C

A has 1

B has 6

C has 5

 

Beaker B has 6 oz.