At first, Tank D and Tank E contained 0.6 ℓ and 4.4 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank E was poured into Tank D with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank D as in Tank E. How much water was poured from Tank E to Tank D?
|
Tank D |
Tank E |
Difference |
Before |
0.6 ℓ |
4.4 ℓ |
5 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.9 ℓ |
- 1.9 ℓ |
|
After |
2.5 ℓ |
2.5 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank D and Tank E
= 4.4 - 0.6
= 3.8 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank E to Tank D
= 3.8 ÷ 2
= 1.9 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.9 ℓ