Given the task of determining which combination of liquids in containers A, B, C, and D will produce the color blue, a formal operational child is likely to begin with which combination?

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A formal operational child would understand the concept of combining liquids to produce a new color. Among the given choices, option C includes all combinations where container A is involved. This indicates that the child is starting with one liquid as the base (in this case, the liquid in container A) and combining it with other liquids to observe the change in color. This shows the child's ability to think systematically and logically.

Given the Task of Determining Which Combination of Liquids in Containers