At first, Barrel L and Barrel M contained 0.7 ℓ and 3.7 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Barrel M was poured into Barrel L with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Barrel L as in Barrel M. How much water was poured from Barrel M to Barrel L?
|
Barrel L |
Barrel M |
Difference |
Before |
0.7 ℓ |
3.7 ℓ |
4.4 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.5 ℓ |
- 1.5 ℓ |
|
After |
2.2 ℓ |
2.2 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Barrel L and Barrel M
= 3.7 - 0.7
= 3 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Barrel M to Barrel L
= 3 ÷ 2
= 1.5 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.5 ℓ