SOLUTION: If a full tank of gas is 15 and now its on 12 whats the percent

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Question 781237: If a full tank of gas is 15 and now its on 12 whats the percent
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If a full tank of gas is 15 and now its on 12 whats the percent
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Quantity decrease: 15-12 = 3 gallons
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Percent decrease:: 3/15 = 1/5 = 20%
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Percent remaining in the tank:: 80^%
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Stan H.