A container of detergent is
711 full. When
35 of the detergent is poured out, there is 140 mℓ of detergent in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the detergent left
= 1 -
35 =
25 Fraction of the container with the remaining detergent
=
711 x
25 =
1455 14 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 14 = 10
Capacity of the container
= 55 u
= 55 x 10
= 550 mℓ
Answer(s): 550 mℓ