Question

Rainwater is collected in a large pool. After a significant rainstorm, the pool contains

3 3/4 gallons of water. The sun came out after the rain ended. Within a couple of hours, 1/6 of the water collected in the pool evaporated. What value represents the change in the amount of water in the pool? Enter your answer as a simplified fraction in the box.

Answer 1

3 1/8

Explanation:

Answer 2

3 1/8

Explanation:

3 3/4 and 1/6 percent of the water evaporated

3 3/4 as a inproper fraction 15/4

15/4 * 1/6= 15/24 = 5/8

so we have to subtract 5/8 from 15/ 4

15/4*2/2= 30/8

30/8-5/8= 25/8