At first, Tank E and Tank F contained 0.8 ℓ and 3.5 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank F was poured into Tank E with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank E as in Tank F. How much water was poured from Tank F to Tank E?
|
Tank E |
Tank F |
Difference |
Before |
0.8 ℓ |
3.5 ℓ |
4.3 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.35 ℓ |
- 1.35 ℓ |
|
After |
2.15 ℓ |
2.15 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank E and Tank F
= 3.5 - 0.8
= 2.7 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank F to Tank E
= 2.7 ÷ 2
= 1.35 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.35 ℓ