Question

A pail contains a certain amount of water. After Peter used it to fill a 1.5 liter can, a 750 milliliter bottle, and a 2 liter 250 milliliter tin, he realized that he had a liter of water left in a pail. How much water was in the pail at first? explain and show your work.

Answer 1

After Peter used it to fill a 1.5 liter can, a 750 milliliter bottle, and a 2 liter 250 milliliter tin, he realized that he had a liter of water ...

Explanation:

Answer 2

750ml= 0.75l
250ml=0.25l

2L+(0.75L+0.25L)+1.5L= 4.5L
One L left, to find original amount
4.5L+1L=5.5L