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How many litres of water were there between 5pm-6pm? PLEASE HELLLPP!!

How many litres of water were there between 5pm-6pm? PLEASE HELLLPP!!-example-1

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Answer:

143.2 L

Explanation:

1 pm: 1870 L

Each hour, 14% is drained.

x - 14% of x = x - 0.14x = 0.86x

To decrease a number by 14%, multiply the number by 0.86

2 pm: 0.86 × 1870 L = 1608.2 L

3 pm: 0.86 × 1608.2 L = 1383.052 L

4 pm: 0.86 × 1383.052 L = 1189.4247 L

5 pm: 0.86 × 1189.4247 L = 1022.9052 L

6 pm: 0.86 × 1022.9052 L = 879.69847 L

From 5 pm to 6 pm, the volume decreased from 1022.9052 L to 879.69847 L:

1022.9052 L - 879.69847 L = 143.2068 L

Answer: 143.2 L

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