A container of vinegar is
47 full. When
38 of the vinegar is poured out, there is 50 mℓ of vinegar in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the vinegar left
= 1 -
38 =
58 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
47 x
58 =
514 5 u = 50
1 u = 50 ÷ 5 = 10
Capacity of the container
= 14 u
= 14 x 10
= 140 mℓ
Answer(s): 140 mℓ