Tommy's Tankard

Weekly Problem 4 - 2017
Tommy's tankard holds 480ml when it is one quarter empty. How much does it hold when it is one quarter full?
Age
11 to 14
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Problem



Tommy's tankard holds $480\text{ml}$ when it is one quarter empty.

How much does it hold when it is one quarter full?

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