Mrs Peter mixed 8
310 ℓ of syrup with 9
12 ℓ of water to make fruit punch for a party. 2
310 ℓ were drunk during the party.
- How much fruit punch did Mrs Peter 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. Peter made
= 8
310 + 9
12 = 8
310 + 9
510 = 17
45 ℓ
(b)
Amount of fruit punch that was left
= 17
810 - 2
310 = 17
810 - 2
310 = 15
510 = 15
12 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 17
45 ℓ; (b) 15
12 ℓ