Question

Use a tape diagram to model the following problem. Solve using a simplifying strategy or an algorithm, and write your answer as a statement. 3. The Smith's hot tub has a capacity of 1,458 liters. Mrs. Smith put 487 liters 750 milliliters of water in the tub. How much water needs to be added to fill the hot tub completely?

Answer 1

Amount of water that needs to be added to fill the hot tub completely is 970.25 litres

Step-by-step explanation:

The capacity of the bath tub = 1,458 liters

Amount poured into the bath tub = 487 liters 750 milliliters

We need to make sure they are of the same units:

1000milliliters = 1 litre

750 milliliters = 750/1000 litre = 0.75litre

487 liters 750 milliliters = 487litre + 0.75litre = 487.75 litre

Amount of water needs to be added to fill the hot tub completely = capacity of the bath tub - Amount poured into the bath tub

= 1,458 liters - 487.75 litre

= 970.25 litres

Amount of water that needs to be added to fill the hot tub completely is 970.25 litres