Let’s solve each problem one by one, step by step.
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Problem 1:
A carton of milk has 32 fluid ounces. We pour it evenly into four mugs.
To find how much is in each mug, we divide the total amount by the number of mugs:
32 ÷ 4 = 8
So, each mug gets 8 fluid ounces.
✔ Check: 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 32 → Correct!
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Problem 2:
A can of soup is 350 ml. Jack mixes in a full can of water — that means another 350 ml of water.
Total volume = soup + water
= 350 ml + 350 ml
= 700 ml
✔ Check: 350 + 350 = 700 → Correct!
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Problem 3:
There is already 3 L of water in the bottle. The bottle can hold 9 L total.
We need to find how much more water is needed to fill it up.
That means:
Capacity – Current amount = Needed amount
9 L – 3 L = 6 L
✔ Check: 3 L + 6 L = 9 L → Correct!
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Final Answer:
1. 8 fluid ounces
2. 700 ml
3. 6 L
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of volume word problems worksheet 5th grade.
