Risa purchased a bottle of oil. She used
710 of the oil in April. She then used the remaining oil in May and June in the ratio 1 : 3. Given that the amount of the oil used in June was 1.33 ℓ less than that in April, how many millilitres of oil did the bottle contain at first?
April |
May |
June |
Total |
7x4 |
3x4 |
10x4 |
|
1x3 |
3x3 |
|
28 u |
3 u |
9 u |
40 u |
Total volume of May and June is combined repeated identity. Make the total volume of May and June the same. LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.
Volume of less oil syrup in the bottle used in June than April
= 28 u - 9 u
= 19 u
19 u = 1.33
1 u = 1.33 ÷ 19 = 0.07
Amount of oil in the bottle at first
= 40 u
= 40 x 0.07
= 2.8 ℓ
1 ℓ = 1000 mℓ
Amount of oil in the bottle at first
= 2.8 x 1000
= 2800 mℓ
Answer(s): 2800 mℓ