Question

Mary made two 8 ounce drinks each in a separate cup. The first cup has 4 ounces f coffee and four ounces of milk. The second cup has 6 ounces of coffee and 2 ounces of milk. After she stirred the two drinks really well, she took out a third cup that was empty. She poured 2 ounces from the first cup ad 4 ounces from the second cup into the third cup. How many ounces of coffee are in the third cup

Answer 1

6 ounces

Explanation:

First cup = 4 ounces of coffee + 4 ounces of milk

= 8 ounces drink

Second cup = 6 ounces of coffee + 2 ounces of milk

= 8 ounces drink

She poured 2 ounces from the first cup and 4 ounces from the second cup into the third cup.

Third cup = 2 ounces from the first cup + 4 ounces from the second cup

= 2 + 4

= 6 ounces drink

Ounces of coffee are in the third cup = 6 ounces