Answer:
24 inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
During a week the water level in a pond decreased by 4 in. Per day,
For two days, it decreased by half that amount =
Question asked:
How much did the water level decrease in the pond in one week?
Solution:
As we know, there are 7 days in a week.
<u>For 5 days,</u>
Each day water level decreased by = 4 inches
In 5 days, water level decreased by =
<u>For exceptional 2 days:</u>
Each day water level decreased by = 2 inches
In 2 days, water level decreased by =
Water level decreased in whole week = 20 + 4 = 24 inches
Therefore, water level decreased 24 inches in the pond in one week.
