Homework Help: Math

Posted by Michelle on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 5:11pm.

Mr.Quakers science class has a 16 gallon aquarium that is 3/5 full. How much water is needed to fill it?

Math - Dr. Jane, Friday, March 8, 2013 at 5:14pm
You need 2/5 more to fill it so multiply 2/5 time 16

or you could multiply 3/5 times 16 and subtract that number from 16.
Math - Michelle, Friday, March 8, 2013 at 5:50pm
6 2/5
Math - Damon, Friday, March 8, 2013 at 6:12pm
yes

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