Compare volume and capacity (l,ml) 5 - Reasoning

In a reasoning exercise focused on comparing volume and capacity, a student named Malachi makes a statement regarding two containers, A and B. Malachi suggests that Container A holds less juice than Container B because Container A is narrower at the bottom. However, upon closer examination, it is determined that Malachi's reasoning is incorrect. The capacity of the containers is not solely dependent on the width at the bottom but on the overall volume they can hold. The correct answer indicates that Container A actually has a greater capacity than Container B, meaning it can hold more juice, despite its narrower base. This conclusion is reached by considering the total volume each container can accommodate, measured in litres (l) and millilitres (ml).

The exercise challenges students to critically evaluate Malachi's claim and to understand that the shape of a container does not necessarily dictate its capacity. Through this problem-solving task, students learn to question assumptions and apply their knowledge of measuring volume and capacity. The question prompts them to use logical reasoning to assess whether Malachi is correct and to explain how they know. This encourages students to think beyond appearances and understand the concepts of volume and capacity more deeply, using standard units of measurement such as litres and millilitres to compare and contrast different containers.