Question

A tank can hold 85 litres water . It's 30% filled. What percentage of the tank empty? Write answer in decimal and fraction

Answer 1

59.50 liters (fraction from)

`(119)/(2) \ in \ fraction \ form.`

Explanation:

30% of tank is filled. So, (100 - 30)% of tank is empty.

70% of tank is empty.

Capacity of the tank that is empty = 70% of 85 liters

In decimal form:

= 0.7 * 85

= 59.50 liters

In fraction form:

70% of 85 =
`(70)/(100)*85`

`= (7)/(2)*17\\\\=(119)/(2)`