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During a wildfire, firefighters consumed 750 litres of water from a 1000-litre tank. What percentage of the water was used?
Divide the amount of water used by the total capacity, then multiply by 100 to get the percentage: (750 litres / 1000 litres) * 100% = 75%.
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Question: During a wildfire, firefighters consumed 750 litres of water from a 1000-litre tank. What percentage of the water was used?
Answer options:
- 70% ✅ 75%
- 80%
- 65%
Correct answer: 75%
Explanation: Divide the amount of water used by the total capacity, then multiply by 100 to get the percentage: (750 litres / 1000 litres) * 100% = 75%.
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