At first, Tank D and Tank E contained 0.5 ℓ and 1.6 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank E was poured into Tank D with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank D as in Tank E. How much water was poured from Tank E to Tank D?
|
Tank D |
Tank E |
Difference |
Before |
0.5 ℓ |
1.6 ℓ |
2.1 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.55 ℓ |
- 0.55 ℓ |
|
After |
1.05 ℓ |
1.05 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank D and Tank E
= 1.6 - 0.5
= 1.1 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank E to Tank D
= 1.1 ÷ 2
= 0.55 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.55 ℓ