At first, Barrel U and Barrel V contained 0.3 ℓ and 4.4 ℓ of water respectively. Some water from Barrel V was poured into Barrel U with no water spilling over. In the end, there was as much water in Barrel U as in Barrel V. How much water was poured from Barrel V to Barrel U?
|
Barrel U |
Barrel V |
Difference |
Before |
0.3 ℓ |
4.4 ℓ |
4.7 ℓ |
Change |
+ 2.05 ℓ |
- 2.05 ℓ |
|
After |
2.35 ℓ |
2.35 ℓ |
|
Difference in the volume of water in Barrel U and Barrel V
= 4.4 - 0.3
= 4.1 ℓ
Volume of water poured from Barrel V to Barrel U
= 4.1 ÷ 2
= 2.05 ℓ
Answer(s): 2.05 ℓ