A container of detergent is
13 full. When
17 of the detergent is poured out, there is 60 mℓ of detergent in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the detergent left
= 1 -
17 =
67 Fraction of the container with the remaining detergent
=
13 x
67 =
27 2 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Capacity of the container
= 7 u
= 7 x 30
= 210 mℓ
Answer(s): 210 mℓ