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8 January, 07:00

The amount of water in a bottle is reduced by 85% to 20 milliliters. How much water was originally in the bottle?

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  1. 8 January, 07:28
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    To find the original quantity when given the percent it was reduced and the amount left, divide the amount left by the percentage that is left:

    The bottle was reduced by 85%, which means there is 15% left left in the bottle (100% - 85% = 15%)

    Now divide the amount left by the percentage left:

    20 / 0.15 = 133.33

    The original amount was 133.33 milliliters (Round answer as needed)
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