At first, Pot Y and Pot Z contained 0.6 ℓ and 2.9 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Pot Z was poured into Pot Y with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Pot Y as in Pot Z. How much water was poured from Pot Z to Pot Y?
|
Pot Y |
Pot Z |
Difference |
Before |
0.6 ℓ |
2.9 ℓ |
3.5 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.15 ℓ |
- 1.15 ℓ |
|
After |
1.75 ℓ |
1.75 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Pot Y and Pot Z
= 2.9 - 0.6
= 2.3 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Pot Z to Pot Y
= 2.3 ÷ 2
= 1.15 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.15 ℓ