At first, Barrel N and Barrel P contained 0.2 ℓ and 4.9 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Barrel P was poured into Barrel N with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Barrel N as in Barrel P. How much water was poured from Barrel P to Barrel N?
|
Barrel N |
Barrel P |
Difference |
Before |
0.2 ℓ |
4.9 ℓ |
5.1 ℓ |
Change |
+ 2.35 ℓ |
- 2.35 ℓ |
|
After |
2.55 ℓ |
2.55 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Barrel N and Barrel P
= 4.9 - 0.2
= 4.7 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Barrel P to Barrel N
= 4.7 ÷ 2
= 2.35 ℓ
Answer(s): 2.35 ℓ