- A15%
- B85%
- C17.6%
- D60%
Step-by-Step Solution
Decrease = 60 L. . (85% is what is left; 17.6% divides by 340.)
Answer: A) 15%
A school water tank had 400 litres in the morning and 340 litres at lunch time. By what percent did the water decrease?
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