8 l 400 ml – 8000 ml + 400 ml = 8400 ml
Now, \(\frac{8400}{7}\) = 1,200 = 1000 + 200
So, 8 l 400 ml + 1 = 11 200 ml
Therefore, each container will hold 1 l 200 ml oil.
Key Concepts Covered
This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Weight and Capacity: Factory, Oil, Needs, Equally, Poured, Containers. These are fundamental topics in Mathematics that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 5 curriculum.
A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Mathematics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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