At first, Jar R and Jar S contained 0.8 ℓ and 4.4 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar S was poured into Jar R with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar R as in Jar S. How much water was poured from Jar S to Jar R?
|
Jar R |
Jar S |
Difference |
Before |
0.8 ℓ |
4.4 ℓ |
5.2 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.8 ℓ |
- 1.8 ℓ |
|
After |
2.6 ℓ |
2.6 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar R and Jar S
= 4.4 - 0.8
= 3.6 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar S to Jar R
= 3.6 ÷ 2
= 1.8 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.8 ℓ