(A) After pouring out 500 ml of water, there are r - 0.5 liters of water left in the container.
(B) If the volume of water left in the container was 3/5 of the original volume, then we can set up the following equation:
r - 0.5 = (3/5)r
Multiplying all terms by 5 to get rid of the denominator:
5r - 2.5 = 3r
Subtracting 3r from both sides:
2r - 2.5 = 0
Adding 2.5 to both sides:
2r = 2.5
Dividing by 2:
r = 1.25
Therefore, the capacity of the container is 1.25 liters.
A container with a capacity of r Liters was filled to the brim with water. 500 ml of the water was poured out.
(A) How much water was left in the container? Express your answer in liters
(B) If the volume of water left in the container was 3/5 that of the original volume find the capacity of the container.
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