There was 11.2 ℓ of water in a pail and 2.4 ℓ of water in a basin. Seth then poured in an equal volume of water into each container. Now, the volume of water in the pail is 3 times in the basin. How much water did Seth pour into each container?
| |
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
| Before |
11.2 ℓ |
2.4 ℓ |
8.8 ℓ |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the pail and the basin
= 11.2 - 2.4
= 8.8 ℓ
Since Seth 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 Seth poured into each container
= 1 u - 2.4
= 4.4 - 2.4
= 2 ℓ
Answer(s): 2 ℓ
