Three completely unmarked containers are used for measuring water. Water may be poured from one container to another,

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Three completely unmarked containers are used for measuring water. Water may be poured from one container to another, but no water may be poured outside the containers. Using nothing but the three containers and an unlimited supply of water, is it possible to measure exactly 4 gallons of water?

(1) The capacity of the first container is 2 gallons more than the capacity of the second container.
(2) The capacity of the second container is 2 gallons more than the capacity of the third container.

Answer: C

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