At first, Jar G and Jar H contained 0.8 ℓ and 1.9 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Jar H was poured into Jar G with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Jar G as in Jar H. How much water was poured from Jar H to Jar G?
|
Jar G |
Jar H |
Difference |
Before |
0.8 ℓ |
1.9 ℓ |
2.7 ℓ |
Change |
+ 0.55 ℓ |
- 0.55 ℓ |
|
After |
1.35 ℓ |
1.35 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Jar G and Jar H
= 1.9 - 0.8
= 1.1 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Jar H to Jar G
= 1.1 ÷ 2
= 0.55 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.55 ℓ