At first, Tank J and Tank K contained 0.4 ℓ and 1.6 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank K was poured into Tank J with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank J as in Tank K. How much water was poured from Tank K to Tank J?
|
Tank J |
Tank K |
Difference |
Before |
0.4 ℓ |
1.6 ℓ |
2 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.6 ℓ |
- 0.6 ℓ |
|
After |
1 ℓ |
1 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank J and Tank K
= 1.6 - 0.4
= 1.2 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank K to Tank J
= 1.2 ÷ 2
= 0.6 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.6 ℓ