Question

A water pail in your backyard has a small hole in it. You notice that it has drained a total of 2.5 liters in 4 days. What is the average change in water volume each day?

 

The average change in water volume is   liter(s) per day.

Answer 1

Liters of water drained in 4 days = 2.5 liters

Liters of water drained in 1 day = (2.5/4) = 0.625 liters

$\therefore$ The average change in water volume is 0.625 liters per day.