At first, Jar Y and Jar Z contained 0.6 ℓ and 4.6 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar Z was poured into Jar Y with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar Y as in Jar Z. How much water was poured from Jar Z to Jar Y?
|
Jar Y |
Jar Z |
Difference |
Before |
0.6 ℓ |
4.6 ℓ |
5.2 ℓ |
Change |
+ 2 ℓ |
- 2 ℓ |
|
After |
2.6 ℓ |
2.6 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar Y and Jar Z
= 4.6 - 0.6
= 4 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar Z to Jar Y
= 4 ÷ 2
= 2 ℓ
Answer(s): 2 ℓ