Convert and Add: Solving 1.1L + 1500mL Water Volume Problem

Question

Peter drank 1.1 liters and 1500 milliliters of water. How many liters did he drink in total?

1.1l+1500ml= 1.1_l+1500_{ml}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Convert milliliters to liters.
  • Step 2: Add the liters together.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Convert 1500 milliliters to liters. Since 1 liter = 1000 milliliters, we have: 15001000=1.5\frac{1500}{1000} = 1.5 liters.
Step 2: Add 1.1 liters and 1.5 liters:
1.1+1.5=2.61.1 + 1.5 = 2.6 liters.

Therefore, the total amount of water Peter drank is 2.6 2.6 liters.

Answer

2.6l 2.6l