Question

Filling Pots
Naseem and Abdul had to fill their pots each with water. Both pots were equally big and heavy. So they went to the tap again and again, filled their own bottles and poured water into the pots.


Naseem had to fill her bottle 16 times from the tap. But Abdul had to fill his bottle only 8 times.
• Why did Naseem go more times than Abdul?
• Naseem's bottle can hold _____________ (twice/half/three times) as much water as Abdul's bottle.

Answer 1

• Naseem had to go more times than Abdul because her bottle is smaller than Abdul's bottle.

• Naseem's bottle can hold half as much water as Abdul's bottle.