SOLUTION: An aquarium holds 6 1/4 gallons of water. The level has dropped by 4/5, how much water should be added.

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Question 512524: An aquarium holds 6 1/4 gallons of water. The level has dropped by 4/5, how much water should be added.
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6.25*0.80=5 gal
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25/4*4/5=100/20=5 gal

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