A container of syrup is
14 full. When
27 of the syrup is poured out, there is 130 mℓ of syrup in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the syrup left
= 1 -
27 =
57 Fraction of the container with the remaining syrup
=
14 x
57 =
528 5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 26
Capacity of the container
= 28 u
= 28 x 26
= 728 mℓ
Answer(s): 728 mℓ