There was 14.6 ℓ of water in a pail and 2.9 ℓ of water in a basin. Cole then poured in an equal volume of water into each container. Now, the volume of water in the pail is 4 times in the basin. How much water did Cole pour into each container?
| |
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
| Before |
14.6 ℓ |
2.9 ℓ |
11.7 ℓ |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the pail and the basin
= 14.6 - 2.9
= 11.7 ℓ
Since Cole poured in an equal volume of water into each container, the difference in the volume of water at first and in the end remains the same.
3 u = 11.7
1 u = 11.7 ÷ 3 = 3.9
Volume of water that Cole poured into each container
= 1 u - 2.9
= 3.9 - 2.9
= 1 ℓ
Answer(s): 1 ℓ
