A pitcher can hold 1ℓ of water.
A tank can hold water from 4 pitchers of water.
A container can hold 70ℓ of water.
- How many pitchers of water are needed to fill 1 container?
- How many pitchers of water are needed to fill 10 containers?
- How many litres of water does a tank hold?
- How many litres of water does 5 containers hold?
(a)
Number of pitchers of water to fill a container
= 70 ÷ 1
= 70
(b)
Number of pitchers of water to fill 10 containers
= 70 x 10
= 700
(c)
Volume of water that a tank holds
= 4 x 1
= 4ℓ
(d)
Volume of water that 5 containers hold
= 5 x 70
= 350ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 700; (c) 4ℓ; (d) 350ℓ