Percentages(2)

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There are 2200 litres of water available in a tank. After 550 litres of water have been used, what is the percentage of water that remains? What is the percentage of water used?

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  1. Mr Hewer10 November 2020 at 10:19

    7SH have worked this out. We think it's 1650 out of 2200 of water left, which simplifies to 3 quarters, which is 75% left. Therefore 25% has been used.

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  2. Anonymous10 November 2020 at 18:08

    Hi Mr Hewer and Year 7:
    Well done for solving this problem.

    Thank you

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