There was 15.7 ℓ of water in a basin and 2.5 ℓ of water in a tank. George then poured in an equal volume of water into each container. Now, the volume of water in the basin is 5 times in the tank. How much water did George pour into each container?
| |
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
| Before |
15.7 ℓ |
2.5 ℓ |
13.2 ℓ |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the basin and the tank
= 15.7 - 2.5
= 13.2 ℓ
Since George 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.
4 u = 13.2
1 u = 13.2 ÷ 4 = 3.3
Volume of water that George poured into each container
= 1 u - 2.5
= 3.3 - 2.5
= 0.8 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.8 ℓ
