A pitcher can hold 6ℓ of water.
A tank can hold water from 9 pitchers of water.
A container can hold 30ℓ 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 8 containers hold?
(a)
Number of pitchers of water to fill a container
= 30 ÷ 6
= 5
(b)
Number of pitchers of water to fill 7 containers
= 5 x 7
= 35
(c)
Volume of water that a tank holds
= 9 x 6
= 54ℓ
(d)
Volume of water that 8 containers hold
= 8 x 30
= 240ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 35; (c) 54ℓ; (d) 240ℓ