A container of vinegar is
15 full. When
111 of the vinegar is poured out, there is 80 mℓ of vinegar in the container. Find the capacity of the container in mℓ.
Fraction of the vinegar left
= 1 -
111 =
1011 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
15 x
1011 =
211 2 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 2 = 40
Capacity of the container
= 11 u
= 11 x 40
= 440 mℓ
Answer(s): 440 mℓ