Answer:
-1 5/8
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the total amount in the bowl be x;
If on Day 1, the volume of water in the bowl decreases by 7/8 cup, the remaining water will be;
x - 7/8
If on day 2, the volume in the bowl decreases by 3/4 cup, the remaining volume of water after the second day will be;
= x - 7/8 - 3/4
= x - (7-2(3))/8
= x - (7+6)/8
= x - 13/8
This shows that the total change after the two days is -13/8
As a mixed fraction;
-13/8 = -1 5/8
