At​ noon, a tank contained 5 cm of water. After several​ hours, it contained 3 cm of water. What is the percent decrease of water in the​ tank?The percent decrease of water in the tank isenter your response here​%

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Answer:

40%

Step-by-step explanation:

2cm loss from 5cm.

2 fifths of the water has gone.

2/5 given as 100ths is is calculated by multiplying both top and bottom by 20

2x20 =40

5x20= 100

40/100

or 40%