A container of vinegar is
27 full. When
29 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 -
29 =
79 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
27 x
79 =
29 2 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 2 = 35
Capacity of the container
= 9 u
= 9 x 35
= 315 mℓ
Answer(s): 315 mℓ