Question

Three lakes lost water during a drought. Lake Jensen lost 61% of its water, Lake Parlow lost 60% of its water, and Lake Stockton lost 61.5% of its water. Which lake lost the least amount of water?

Answer 1

Lake Parlow lost the least amount of water

Answer 2

Amount lost by lake Jensen = 2/3 = 66%
amount lost by lake parlow = 60 %
amount lost by lake Stockton = 123/200 = 61.5 %
so least amount of water is lost by lake parlow = 60%