Answer to Question #110297 in Algebra for Bob Sherman

Question

Ava's aquarium is 95% filled with water. The tank holds 1,120 gallons of water. Select the remaining number of gallons of water needed to fill the aquarium to the top

Answer 1

First, find 95 % from full volume of aquarium 1120:

1) 1120 * 0.95 = 1064 (gallons).

Next, find difference between volume of aquarium and current water amount in aquarium:

2) 1120 - 1064 = 56 (gallons).