At first, Tank L and Tank M contained 0.2 ℓ and 1.4 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank M was poured into Tank L with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank L as in Tank M. How much water was poured from Tank M to Tank L?
|
Tank L |
Tank M |
Difference |
Before |
0.2 ℓ |
1.4 ℓ |
1.6 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.6 ℓ |
- 0.6 ℓ |
|
After |
0.8 ℓ |
0.8 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank L and Tank M
= 1.4 - 0.2
= 1.2 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank M to Tank L
= 1.2 ÷ 2
= 0.6 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.6 ℓ