Mrs Bobby mixed 3
13 ℓ of syrup with 8
56 ℓ of water to make fruit punch for a party. 2
310 ℓ were drunk during the party.
- How much fruit punch did Mrs Bobby make?
- How much fruit punch was left after the party?
Express your answers in the simplest form in ℓ .
(a)
Amount of fruit punch that Mrs. Bobby made
= 3
13 + 8
56 = 3
26 + 8
56 = 12
16 ℓ
(b)
Amount of fruit punch that was left
= 12
16 - 2
310 = 12
530 - 2
930 = 9
2630 = 9
1315 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 12
16 ℓ; (b) 9
1315 ℓ