A pitcher can hold 9ℓ of water.
A tank can hold water from 6 pitchers of water.
A container can hold 90ℓ of water.
- How many pitchers of water are needed to fill 1 container?
- How many pitchers of water are needed to fill 7 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
= 90 ÷ 9
= 10
(b)
Number of pitchers of water to fill 7 containers
= 10 x 7
= 70
(c)
Volume of water that a tank holds
= 6 x 9
= 54ℓ
(d)
Volume of water that 6 containers hold
= 6 x 90
= 540ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) 70; (c) 54ℓ; (d) 540ℓ