At first, Jar M and Jar N contained 0.8 ℓ and 4.2 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar N was poured into Jar M with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar M as in Jar N. How much water was poured from Jar N to Jar M?
|
Jar M |
Jar N |
Difference |
Before |
0.8 ℓ |
4.2 ℓ |
5 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.7 ℓ |
- 1.7 ℓ |
|
After |
2.5 ℓ |
2.5 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar M and Jar N
= 4.2 - 0.8
= 3.4 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar N to Jar M
= 3.4 ÷ 2
= 1.7 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.7 ℓ