There was 18.9 ℓ of water in a basin and 2.1 ℓ of water in a tank. Michael 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 Michael pour into each container?
|
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
Before |
18.9 ℓ |
2.1 ℓ |
16.8 ℓ |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the basin and the tank
= 18.9 - 2.1
= 16.8 ℓ
Since Michael 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 = 16.8
1 u = 16.8 ÷ 4 = 4.2
Volume of water that Michael poured into each container
= 1 u - 2.1
= 4.2 - 2.1
= 2.1 ℓ
Answer(s): 2.1 ℓ