At first, Barrel E and Barrel F contained 0.3 ℓ and 4.6 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Barrel F was poured into Barrel E with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Barrel E as in Barrel F. How much water was poured from Barrel F to Barrel E?
|
Barrel E |
Barrel F |
Difference |
Before |
0.3 ℓ |
4.6 ℓ |
4.9 ℓ |
Change |
+ 2.15 ℓ |
- 2.15 ℓ |
|
After |
2.45 ℓ |
2.45 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Barrel E and Barrel F
= 4.6 - 0.3
= 4.3 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Barrel F to Barrel E
= 4.3 ÷ 2
= 2.15 ℓ
Answer(s): 2.15 ℓ