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A leaking tank loses half its water every hour from whatever is left. It starts full. What fraction is left after 3 hours?

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A1/6
B1/8
C1/2
D0

Step-by-Step Solution

\frac{1}{2} \to \frac{1}{4} \to \frac{1}{8}

. Halving the remainder, not the full tank, so it never quite empties.

Answer: B) 1/8

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