There was 19.3 ℓ of water in a basin and 2.9 ℓ of water in a tank. Ryan 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 Ryan pour into each container?
| |
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
| Before |
19.3 ℓ |
2.9 ℓ |
16.4 ℓ |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the basin and the tank
= 19.3 - 2.9
= 16.4 ℓ
Since Ryan 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 = 16.4
1 u = 16.4 ÷ 4 = 4.1
Volume of water that Ryan poured into each container
= 1 u - 2.9
= 4.1 - 2.9
= 1.2 ℓ
Answer(s): 1.2 ℓ
