How many containers needed to hold 1 liter of water using 1/3 liter held in identical containers?

Amount of water hold by each identical container = of a liter

Amount of water hold by each identical container = liter

= liter

Let 'n' be the number of containers that hold 1 liter of water.

According to the question,

n =

n =3

So, 3 containers are needed to hold 1 liter of water.

1/3 + 1/3 ≠ 2/6 because 1/3 alone = 2/6  

step by step explanation:

1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3       2/3=4/6

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