A container of detergent is
23 full. When
19 of the detergent is poured out, there is 80 mℓ of detergent in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the detergent left
= 1 -
19 =
89 Fraction of the container with the remaining detergent
=
23 x
89 =
1627 16 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 16 = 5
Capacity of the container
= 27 u
= 27 x 5
= 135 mℓ
Answer(s): 135 mℓ
