SOLUTION: The volume of a container of cranberry juice has been decreased in volume to 2.16 liters. If this is a 15 % decrease in​ volume, what was the original volume of the​

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Question 1053889: The volume of a container of cranberry juice has been decreased in volume to
2.16 liters. If this is a 15 % decrease in​ volume, what was the original volume of the​ container?

Answer by ikleyn(52915)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The volume of a container of cranberry juice has been decreased in volume to
2.16 liters. If this is a 15 % decrease in​ volume, what was the original volume of the​ container?
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0.15V = 2.16.

Solve for V: V = .

Use your calculator.


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