Question

There are 32 ounces of water in a glass. Someone drinks 55% of the water. How many ounces of water are left? Answer without units.

Answer 1

14.4

Explanation:

lets start with the 55% it means 55/100

so we need to calculate the the ounces that the person drank which is:

32*15/100=17.6ounces

now to get the ounces left we should subtract the ounces that was drunk from the 32 ounces which is:

32-17.6=14.4

Answer 2

14.4

Explanation:

If someone drinks 55%, that means 45% is left over. You multiply 32 x 45 to find out what is left.