Progress monitoring - the paint can analogy


In which scenario below is it easier to assess how much paint remains?

Scenario 1

Each day you select a can at random with which to paint,
and at the end of the day place the can back in the pile
with the others.

stack of paint cans


Scenario 2

Each day you select the bottom right most can in the stack,
and when the can is empty you discard it.

cans-basket