You have a 4 gallon jug, a 9 gallon jug, and a faucet with unlimited water.  How do you measure exactly 6 gallons and in how many steps?

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Stumped?  Here’s a hint:

Start by filling the 9 gallon jug then fill the 4 gallon jug from the 9 gallon jug.

The solution:

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