A container of syrup is
13 full. When
16 of the syrup is poured out, there is 70 mℓ of syrup in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the syrup left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of the container with the remaining syrup
=
13 x
56 =
518 5 u = 70
1 u = 70 ÷ 5 = 14
Capacity of the container
= 18 u
= 18 x 14
= 252 mℓ
Answer(s): 252 mℓ