Question

Shelley pours 4/5 gallon of water into a bird bath. The next morning she finds that 3/4 of the water is gone. What is the amount of water in gallons that is gone?

Answer 1

3/5

Explanation:

She found that 3/4 of 4/5 had gone. So you have to multiply and then simplify.

3/4 X 4/5 = 12/20 = 6/10=3/5

Answer 2

3/5

Explanation:

She found that 3/4 of 4/5 had gone. So you have to multiply ( it's not a subtraction) and then simplify.

3/4 X 4/5 = 12/20 = 6/10=3/5