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Measuring 1 ml of Medicine Using Two Containers

Problem Overview

A pharmacist has a 5 ml container and a 3 ml container at his disposal. The challenge is to measure exactly 1 ml of medicine without wasting any.

Step-by-Step Solution

To achieve this measurement, the pharmacist can follow these steps:

1. Fill the 3 ml container to its full capacity.
2. Pour the contents of the 3 ml container into the 5 ml container.
3. Refill the 3 ml container again.
4. Carefully pour from the 3 ml container into the 5 ml container until the 5 ml container is full.

After completing these steps, the amount of medicine left in the 3 ml container will be exactly 1 ml.