At first, Barrel J and Barrel K contained 0.8 ℓ and 4.2 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Barrel K was poured into Barrel J with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Barrel J as in Barrel K. How much water was poured from Barrel K to Barrel J?
|
Barrel J |
Barrel K |
Difference |
Before |
0.8 ℓ |
4.2 ℓ |
5 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.7 ℓ |
- 1.7 ℓ |
|
After |
2.5 ℓ |
2.5 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Barrel J and Barrel K
= 4.2 - 0.8
= 3.4 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Barrel K to Barrel J
= 3.4 ÷ 2
= 1.7 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.7 ℓ