A container of vinegar is
211 full. When
13 of the vinegar is poured out, there is 140 mℓ of vinegar in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the vinegar left
= 1 -
13 =
23 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
211 x
23 =
433 4 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 4 = 35
Capacity of the container
= 33 u
= 33 x 35
= 1155 mℓ
Answer(s): 1155 mℓ