A barrel of water is full. It decreased by 85%. Now it has 120 liters. How much liters did it have to begin with?

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SalysBruoga · Answer 1 · 2021-07-09T01:19:50+0000

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the answer is about 141.18 liters

Explanation:

solve this problem by setting up a proportion. 85/100 = 120/x. then solve for x by cross-multiplying. 85x = 120*100. then simplify. x= 2400/17 or 141.18

A barrel of water is full. It decreased by 85%. Now it has 120 liters. How much liters did it have to begin with?

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