At first, Jar K and Jar L contained 0.5 ℓ and 1.6 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar L was poured into Jar K with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar K as in Jar L. How much water was poured from Jar L to Jar K?
|
Jar K |
Jar L |
Difference |
Before |
0.5 ℓ |
1.6 ℓ |
2.1 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.55 ℓ |
- 0.55 ℓ |
|
After |
1.05 ℓ |
1.05 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar K and Jar L
= 1.6 - 0.5
= 1.1 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar L to Jar K
= 1.1 ÷ 2
= 0.55 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.55 ℓ