A container of vinegar is
45 full. When
13 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 -
13 =
23 Fraction of the container with the remaining vinegar
=
45 x
23 =
815 8 u = 80
1 u = 80 ÷ 8 = 10
Capacity of the container
= 15 u
= 15 x 10
= 150 mℓ
Answer(s): 150 mℓ