At first, Tank U and Tank V contained 0.5 ℓ and 2.9 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Tank V was poured into Tank U with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Tank U as in Tank V. How much water was poured from Tank V to Tank U?
|
Tank U |
Tank V |
Difference |
Before |
0.5 ℓ |
2.9 ℓ |
3.4 ℓ |
Change |
+ 1.2 ℓ |
- 1.2 ℓ |
|
After |
1.7 ℓ |
1.7 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Tank U and Tank V
= 2.9 - 0.5
= 2.4 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Tank V to Tank U
= 2.4 ÷ 2
= 1.2 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.2 ℓ