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At​ noon, a tank contained 5in. of water. After several​ hours, it contained 3in. of water. What is the percent decrease of water in the​ tank?

At​ noon, a tank contained 5in. of water. After several​ hours, it contained 3in. of water. What is the percent decrease of water in the​ tank?
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At​ noon, a tank contained 5in. of water. After several​ hours, it contained 3in. of water. What is the percent decrease of water in the​ tank?

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I dont really know what this could be
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User Rvector
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The amount of decrease was 5 -3 = 2 inches,

Percent decrease = 2 /5 = 0.40 x 100 = 40%

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