Jen purchased a bottle of wine. She used
59 of the wine in April. She then used the remaining wine in May and June in the ratio 2 : 3. Given that the amount of the wine used in June was 0.39 ℓ less than that in April, how many millilitres of wine did the bottle contain at first?
April |
May |
June |
Total |
5x5 |
4x5 |
9x5 |
|
2x4 |
3x4 |
|
25 u |
8 u |
12 u |
45 u |
Total volume of May and June is combined repeated identity. Make the total volume of May and June the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
Volume of less wine syrup in the bottle used in June than April
= 25 u - 12 u
= 13 u
13 u = 0.39
1 u = 0.39 ÷ 13 = 0.03
Amount of wine in the bottle at first
= 45 u
= 45 x 0.03
= 1.35 ℓ
1 ℓ = 1000 mℓ
Amount of wine in the bottle at first
= 1.35 x 1000
= 1350 mℓ
Answer(s): 1350 mℓ