At first, Jar L and Jar M contained 0.3 ℓ and 1.9 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar M was poured into Jar L with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar L as in Jar M. How much water was poured from Jar M to Jar L?
|
Jar L |
Jar M |
Difference |
Before |
0.3 ℓ |
1.9 ℓ |
2.2 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.8 ℓ |
- 0.8 ℓ |
|
After |
1.1 ℓ |
1.1 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar L and Jar M
= 1.9 - 0.3
= 1.6 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar M to Jar L
= 1.6 ÷ 2
= 0.8 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.8 ℓ