Without actually solving the problem, choose the correct solution by deciding which choice satisfies the given conditions.Brenda has two containers of water for a camping trip. One container holds 3 times as much as the other. The total amount of water is 20 gallons. How much water is in each container?

A. 4 gallons; 16 gallons
B. 20 gallons; 5 gallons
C. 5.5 gallons; 14.5 gallons
D. 5 gallons; 15 gallons


Answer: D

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