At first, Tank R and Tank S contained 0.6 ℓ and 3.2 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank S was poured into Tank R with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank R as in Tank S. How much water was poured from Tank S to Tank R?
|
Tank R |
Tank S |
Difference |
Before |
0.6 ℓ |
3.2 ℓ |
3.8 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.3 ℓ |
- 1.3 ℓ |
|
After |
1.9 ℓ |
1.9 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank R and Tank S
= 3.2 - 0.6
= 2.6 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank S to Tank R
= 2.6 ÷ 2
= 1.3 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.3 ℓ