Bucket M has thrice as much water as Bucket L. If Tim adds 1.1 ℓ of water to Bucket M and 1.6 ℓ of water to Bucket L, both buckets will have the same volume of water. Find the volume of water in Bucket M at first.
| |
L |
M |
| Before |
1 u |
3 u |
| Change |
+ 1.6 |
+ 1.1 |
| After |
1 u + 1.6 |
3 u + 1.1 |
Both buckets have the same volume of water in the end.
3 u + 1.1 = 1 u + 1.6
3 u - 1 u = 1.6 - 1.1
2 u = 0.5
1 u = 0.5 ÷ 2 = 0.25
Volume of water in Bucket M at first
= 3 u
= 3 x 0.25
= 0.75 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.75 ℓ
