A container of vinegar is
411 full. When
16 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 -
16 =
56 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
411 x
56 =
1033 10 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 10 = 14
Capacity of the container
= 33 u
= 33 x 14
= 462 mℓ
Answer(s): 462 mℓ