At first, Jar B and Jar C contained 0.3 ℓ and 4.9 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar C was poured into Jar B with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar B as in Jar C. How much water was poured from Jar C to Jar B?
|
Jar B |
Jar C |
Difference |
Before |
0.3 ℓ |
4.9 ℓ |
5.2 ℓ |
Change |
+ 2.3 ℓ |
- 2.3 ℓ |
|
After |
2.6 ℓ |
2.6 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar B and Jar C
= 4.9 - 0.3
= 4.6 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar C to Jar B
= 4.6 ÷ 2
= 2.3 ℓ
Answer(s): 2.3 ℓ