At first, Jar C and Jar D contained 0.6 ℓ and 2.3 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar D was poured into Jar C with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar C as in Jar D. How much water was poured from Jar D to Jar C?
|
Jar C |
Jar D |
Difference |
Before |
0.6 ℓ |
2.3 ℓ |
2.9 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.85 ℓ |
- 0.85 ℓ |
|
After |
1.45 ℓ |
1.45 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar C and Jar D
= 2.3 - 0.6
= 1.7 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar D to Jar C
= 1.7 ÷ 2
= 0.85 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.85 ℓ