A container of vinegar is
512 full. When
37 of the vinegar is poured out, there is 130 mℓ of vinegar in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the vinegar left
= 1 -
37 =
47 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
512 x
47 =
521 5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 26
Capacity of the container
= 21 u
= 21 x 26
= 546 mℓ
Answer(s): 546 mℓ