Question

17. A cask contained 42 litres water. Out
of which 14 litres leaked. What per
cent was the loss ?
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Answer 1

Answer : 200/3

Step by Step Explanation :

Original amount = 42 litres

Leaked amount = 14 litres

Loss = 42 - 14 = 28

Loss% = Loss / Original × 100

Loss % = 28 / 42 × 100

Loss % = 200/3

Hence, the loss percent is 200/3.

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Answer 2

Answer:

66.6%

Explanation:

Remaining water=42-14=28

So,

percent of loss in water =28/42x100=66.6%