At first, Jar J and Jar K contained 0.9 ℓ and 4.1 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar K was poured into Jar J with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar J as in Jar K. How much water was poured from Jar K to Jar J?
|
Jar J |
Jar K |
Difference |
Before |
0.9 ℓ |
4.1 ℓ |
5 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.6 ℓ |
- 1.6 ℓ |
|
After |
2.5 ℓ |
2.5 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar J and Jar K
= 4.1 - 0.9
= 3.2 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar K to Jar J
= 3.2 ÷ 2
= 1.6 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.6 ℓ