At first, Barrel F and Barrel G contained 0.3 ℓ and 1.2 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Barrel G was poured into Barrel F with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Barrel F as in Barrel G. How much water was poured from Barrel G to Barrel F?
|
Barrel F |
Barrel G |
Difference |
Before |
0.3 ℓ |
1.2 ℓ |
1.5 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.45 ℓ |
- 0.45 ℓ |
|
After |
0.75 ℓ |
0.75 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Barrel F and Barrel G
= 1.2 - 0.3
= 0.9 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Barrel G to Barrel F
= 0.9 ÷ 2
= 0.45 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.45 ℓ