There was 7.6 ℓ of water in a basin and 2.4 ℓ of water in a tank. Brandon then poured in an equal volume of water into each container. Now, the volume of water in the basin is 3 times in the tank. How much water did Brandon pour into each container?
| |
Basin |
Pail |
Difference |
| Before |
7.6 ℓ |
2.4 ℓ |
5.2 ℓ |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Difference in the volume of water between the basin and the tank
= 7.6 - 2.4
= 5.2 ℓ
Since Brandon 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 = 5.2
1 u = 5.2 ÷ 2 = 2.6
Volume of water that Brandon poured into each container
= 1 u - 2.4
= 2.6 - 2.4
= 0.2 ℓ
Answer(s): 0.2 ℓ
