There was 10.9 ℓ of water in a pail and 1.3 ℓ of water in a basin. Howard then poured in an equal volume of water into each container. Now, the volume of water in the pail is 5 times in the basin. How much water did Howard pour into each container?
|
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
Before |
10.9 ℓ |
1.3 ℓ |
9.6 ℓ |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the pail and the basin
= 10.9 - 1.3
= 9.6 ℓ
Since Howard 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 = 9.6
1 u = 9.6 ÷ 4 = 2.4
Volume of water that Howard poured into each container
= 1 u - 1.3
= 2.4 - 1.3
= 1.1 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.1 ℓ