At first, Jar B and Jar C contained 0.7 ℓ and 3.9 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar C was poured into Jar B with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar B as in Jar C. How much water was poured from Jar C to Jar B?
|
Jar B |
Jar C |
Difference |
Before |
0.7 ℓ |
3.9 ℓ |
4.6 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.6 ℓ |
- 1.6 ℓ |
|
After |
2.3 ℓ |
2.3 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar B and Jar C
= 3.9 - 0.7
= 3.2 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar C to Jar B
= 3.2 ÷ 2
= 1.6 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.6 ℓ