A container of vinegar is
17 full. When
16 of the vinegar is poured out, there is 130 mℓ of vinegar in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the vinegar left
= 1 -
16 =
56 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
17 x
56 =
542 5 u = 130
1 u = 130 ÷ 5 = 26
Capacity of the container
= 42 u
= 42 x 26
= 1092 mℓ
Answer(s): 1092 mℓ
