Question

At the end of a long drought, the local reservoir was at 35% capacity. After three weeks of steady rain, however, the level rose to 60% capacity. If this increase amounted to 10,000 more gallons in the reservoir, how many gallons does the reservoir hold?

Answer 1

It seems that 10000 gallons is 25% of the dams capacity. Agree?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

25% is what fraction?

Answer 4

25/100

Answer 5

Very correct, but if you can give me the simplest fraction the next bit is easier.

Answer 6

1/4

Answer 7

Terrific. Now remember that 4 quarters make a unit. So what will you do with the 10000 and this 4 thats just been mentioned?

Answer 8

divide?

Answer 9

if one quarter is 10000 gallons
2 quarters would be ?
3 quarters would be ?
4 quarters would be ?
Still happy to divide?

Answer 10

multiply. that would be 40,000?

Answer 11

well done you

Answer 12

thanks