At first, Jar V and Jar W contained 0.7 ℓ and 4.7 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar W was poured into Jar V with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar V as in Jar W. How much water was poured from Jar W to Jar V?
|
Jar V |
Jar W |
Difference |
Before |
0.7 ℓ |
4.7 ℓ |
5.4 ℓ |
Change |
+ 2 ℓ |
- 2 ℓ |
|
After |
2.7 ℓ |
2.7 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar V and Jar W
= 4.7 - 0.7
= 4 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar W to Jar V
= 4 ÷ 2
= 2 ℓ
Answer(s): 2 ℓ