Question

A reservoir is filled to 7/8 if its capacity. If 2/9 of the water it currently holds is released, what fraction of its capacity will it still hold?

a.) 1/3
b.) 10/27
c.) 4/13
d.) 5/14
e.) 49/72

Answer 1

Explanation:

If 2/9 of the water is released, 7/9 of the water remains

7/8 * 7/9 = 49/72 of total capacity