Question

The water in a reservoir decreased by 47% during a drought. Before the drought, the reservoir held 44,580 acre ft (AF) of water.



How much water did the reservoir hold, after the drought?

Answer 1

a medal to who ever helps

Answer 2

I think you need to multiply 44,580 by 47%... Try that on a calculator and see what you get.

Answer 3

Did that work?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

Ok, great!

Answer 6

47% is the amount of the DECREASE. Is that what the question is asking?

Answer 7

@tkhunny The question's asking for how much water is left over. :)

Answer 8

...and that is why 47% is NOT the right answer.