There was 11.5 ℓ of water in a basin and 2.7 ℓ of water in a tank. Asher then poured in an equal volume of water into each container. Now, the volume of water in the basin is 3 times in the tank. How much water did Asher pour into each container?
|
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
Before |
11.5 ℓ |
2.7 ℓ |
8.8 ℓ |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the basin and the tank
= 11.5 - 2.7
= 8.8 ℓ
Since Asher 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.
2 u = 8.8
1 u = 8.8 ÷ 2 = 4.4
Volume of water that Asher poured into each container
= 1 u - 2.7
= 4.4 - 2.7
= 1.7 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.7 ℓ