At first, Barrel D and Barrel E contained 0.2 ℓ and 2.4 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Barrel E was poured into Barrel D with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Barrel D as in Barrel E. How much water was poured from Barrel E to Barrel D?
|
Barrel D |
Barrel E |
Difference |
Before |
0.2 ℓ |
2.4 ℓ |
2.6 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.1 ℓ |
- 1.1 ℓ |
|
After |
1.3 ℓ |
1.3 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Barrel D and Barrel E
= 2.4 - 0.2
= 2.2 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Barrel E to Barrel D
= 2.2 ÷ 2
= 1.1 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.1 ℓ