A container of maple syrup is
56 full. When
14 of the maple syrup is poured out, there is 130 mℓ of maple syrup in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the maple syrup left
= 1 -
14 =
34 Fraction of the container with the remaining maple syrup
=
56 x
34 =
58 5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 26
Capacity of the container
= 8 u
= 8 x 26
= 208 mℓ
Answer(s): 208 mℓ