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Three lakes lost water during a drought. Lake Jensen lost four ninths of its water, Lake Parlow lost 45% of its water, and Lake Stockton lost one hundred thirty eight three hundredths of its water. Which
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Three lakes lost water during a drought. Lake Jensen lost four ninths of its water, Lake Parlow lost 45% of its water, and Lake Stockton lost one hundred thirty eight three hundredths of its water. Which lake lost the least amount of water?

Lake Jensen
Lake Parlow
Lake Stockton
All three lakes lost the same amount of water.

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The answer is Lake Stockton
User Chucknor
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Answer: C is the correct answer.

Explanation: Lake Jensen = 1/3 = 33.33%

Lake Parlow = 34%

Lake Stockton = 147 / 300 = 49%

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