Question

Three lakes lost water during a drought. Lake Jensen lost two thirds of its water, Lake Parlow lost 60% of its water, and Lake Stockton lost one hundred twenty three two 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

Answer 1

Amount lost by lake Jensen = 2/3 = 66%

amount lost by lake parlow = 60 %

amount lost by lake Stockton = 123/200 = 61.5 %

so least amount of water is lost by lake parlow = 60%