A bucket with a capacity of six gallons was filled with water. Someone used two-thirds of the water.

Another person then took away a quarter of the rest. Later 1 2/5

gallons of water were poured into

the bucket. How much water is in the bucket?

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Maximillian

26 February, 03:44

A bucket with a capacity of six gallons was filled with water. Someone used two-thirds of the water.

Another person then took away a quarter of the rest. Later 1 2/5

gallons of water were poured into

the bucket. How much water is in the bucket?

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Sophie · Answer 1

2.9 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount there now is ...

(6 gal) (1 - 2/3) (1 - 1/4) + 1 2/5 gal

= (6 gal) (1/3) (3/4) + 1 2/5 gal

= (1 1/2 gal) + (1 2/5 gal)

= (1 5/10 + 1 4/10) gal = 2 9/10 gal

There are 2 9/10 gallons of water in the bucket.

A bucket with a capacity of six gallons was filled with water. Someone used two-thirds of the water.Another person then took away a quarter of the rest. Later 1 2/5gallons of water were poured intothe bucket. How much water is in the bucket?

A bucket with a capacity of six gallons was filled with water. Someone used two-thirds of the water.

Another person then took away a quarter of the rest. Later 1 2/5

gallons of water were poured into

the bucket. How much water is in the bucket?