Question 89 of 90intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical2 marks
In a factory, 8 l 400 ml of oil needs to be equally poured into 7 containers for storage. How much oil will each container hold?
Correct Answer
Given: Total oil = 8 l 400 ml = 8,400 ml Number of containers = 7
Formula: Oil per container = Total oil ÷ Number of containers
Substitution: Oil per container = 8,400 ml ÷ 7
Calculation: = 1,200 ml = 1 l 200 ml
Answer: Each container will hold 1 l 200 ml of oil.
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Explanation
The chapter explains division of capacities. Total oil = 8 l 400 ml = 8,400 ml. Number of containers = 7. Oil per container = 8,400 ml ÷ 7 = 1,200 ml = 1 l 200 ml.
Solution Steps
Step 1: Convert to millilitres: 8 l 400 ml = 8,400 ml
Step 2: Divide by 7: 8,400 ml ÷ 7 = 1,200 ml
Step 3: Convert back: 1,200 ml = 1 l 200 ml