A container of detergent is
13 full. When
15 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 -
15 =
45 Fraction of the container with the remaining detergent
=
13 x
45 =
415 4 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 4 = 35
Capacity of the container
= 15 u
= 15 x 35
= 525 mℓ
Answer(s): 525 mℓ