A pitcher can hold 1ℓ of water.
A tank can hold water from 2 pitchers of water.
A container can hold 60ℓ of water.
- How many pitchers of water are needed to fill 1 container?
- How many pitchers of water are needed to fill 9 containers?
- How many litres of water does a tank hold?
- How many litres of water does 6 containers hold?
(a)
Number of pitchers of water to fill a container
= 60 ÷ 1
= 60
(b)
Number of pitchers of water to fill 9 containers
= 60 x 9
= 540
(c)
Volume of water that a tank holds
= 2 x 1
= 2ℓ
(d)
Volume of water that 6 containers hold
= 6 x 60
= 360ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 540; (c) 2ℓ; (d) 360ℓ