At first, Jar G and Jar H contained 0.3 ℓ and 3.8 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar H was poured into Jar G with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar G as in Jar H. How much water was poured from Jar H to Jar G?
|
Jar G |
Jar H |
Difference |
Before |
0.3 ℓ |
3.8 ℓ |
4.1 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.75 ℓ |
- 1.75 ℓ |
|
After |
2.05 ℓ |
2.05 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar G and Jar H
= 3.8 - 0.3
= 3.5 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar H to Jar G
= 3.5 ÷ 2
= 1.75 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.75 ℓ