Without Actually Solving the Problem, Choose the Correct Solution by Deciding

question 57

Multiple Choice

Without actually solving the problem, choose the correct solution by deciding which choice satisfies the given conditions.
-Trish has two containers of water for a camping trip. One container holds 2 times as much as the other. The total amount of water is 21 gallons. How much water is in each container?

• A) 21 gallons; 7 gallons
• B) \(7.5\) gallons; \(13.5\) gallons
• C) 7 gallons; 14 gallons
• D) 6 gallons; 15 gallons

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Definitions:

Belief in a Just World

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Empathy-Altruism Model

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Empathy Gap

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Perspective Taking

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