A container of maple syrup is
13 full. When
35 of the maple syrup is poured out, there is 110 mℓ of maple syrup in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the maple syrup left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of the container with the remaining maple syrup
=
13 x
25 =
215 2 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 2 = 55
Capacity of the container
= 15 u
= 15 x 55
= 825 mℓ
Answer(s): 825 mℓ