A container of vinegar is
79 full. When
34 of the vinegar is poured out, there is 70 mℓ of vinegar in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the vinegar left
= 1 -
34 =
14 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
79 x
14 =
736 7 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 7 = 10
Capacity of the container
= 36 u
= 36 x 10
= 360 mℓ
Answer(s): 360 mℓ