At first, Pail F and Pail G contained 0.8 ℓ and 3.1 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Pail G was poured into Pail F with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Pail F as in Pail G. How much water was poured from Pail G to Pail F?
|
Pail F |
Pail G |
Difference |
Before |
0.8 ℓ |
3.1 ℓ |
3.9 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.15 ℓ |
- 1.15 ℓ |
|
After |
1.95 ℓ |
1.95 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Pail F and Pail G
= 3.1 - 0.8
= 2.3 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Pail G to Pail F
= 2.3 ÷ 2
= 1.15 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.15 ℓ