Question

The amount of water in a bottle is reduced by 85% to 20 milliliters. How much water was originally in the bottle?

Answer 1

To find the original quantity when given the percent it was reduced and the amount left, divide the amount left by the percentage that is left:

The bottle was reduced by 85%, which means there is 15% left left in the bottle ( 100% - 85% = 15%)

Now divide the amount left by the percentage left:

20 / 0.15 = 133.33

The original amount was 133.33 milliliters ( Round answer as needed)