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?

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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?

anonymous · Answer

a medal to who ever helps

thedj4jc · Answer

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

thedj4jc · Answer

Did that work?

anonymous · Answer

yes

thedj4jc · Answer

Ok, great!

tkhunny · Answer

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

thedj4jc · Answer

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

tkhunny · Answer

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