At first, Jar Y and Jar Z contained 0.3 ℓ and 2.3 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar Z was poured into Jar Y with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar Y as in Jar Z. How much water was poured from Jar Z to Jar Y?
|
Jar Y |
Jar Z |
Difference |
Before |
0.3 ℓ |
2.3 ℓ |
2.6 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1 ℓ |
- 1 ℓ |
|
After |
1.3 ℓ |
1.3 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar Y and Jar Z
= 2.3 - 0.3
= 2 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar Z to Jar Y
= 2 ÷ 2
= 1 ℓ
Answer(s): 1 ℓ