At first, Jar P and Jar Q contained 0.7 ℓ and 4.3 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar Q was poured into Jar P with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar P as in Jar Q. How much water was poured from Jar Q to Jar P?
|
Jar P |
Jar Q |
Difference |
Before |
0.7 ℓ |
4.3 ℓ |
5 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.8 ℓ |
- 1.8 ℓ |
|
After |
2.5 ℓ |
2.5 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar P and Jar Q
= 4.3 - 0.7
= 3.6 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar Q to Jar P
= 3.6 ÷ 2
= 1.8 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.8 ℓ