A drink bottle is 3/8 full. It contains 240 millilitres of water. How much water does the bottle contain when it is half-full?
1 answer:
Answer: 320 mL
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Given information</u>
The bottle is currently 3/8 full
Current Volume = 240 mL
<u>Concept:</u>
Imagine the water in the bottle being separated into 8 parts
Currently, 3 parts are being occupied
<u>Determine the volume for 1 part</u>
3 parts = 240 mL
1 part = 240 / 3 = 80 mL
<u>Determine the volume for half-full (4 parts)</u>
1 part = 80 mL
4 parts = 80 × 4 =
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