SOLUTION: If a pool can hold 2000 litres of water, what percentage is lost when 25 litres evaporates?

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Question 982184: If a pool can hold 2000 litres of water, what percentage is lost when 25 litres evaporates?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, rfer:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If a pool can hold 2000 litres of water, what percentage is lost when 25 litres evaporates?
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Solve::
x/100 = 25/2000
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x = 2500/2000 = 1.25
Answer:: 1.25%
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cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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25/2000=0.0125=1.25%