At first, Tank N and Tank P contained 0.8 ℓ and 4.1 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank P was poured into Tank N with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank N as in Tank P. How much water was poured from Tank P to Tank N?
|
Tank N |
Tank P |
Difference |
Before |
0.8 ℓ |
4.1 ℓ |
4.9 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.65 ℓ |
- 1.65 ℓ |
|
After |
2.45 ℓ |
2.45 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank N and Tank P
= 4.1 - 0.8
= 3.3 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank P to Tank N
= 3.3 ÷ 2
= 1.65 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.65 ℓ