Jack, Jill, and Bill each carried a 48-ounce bucket full of water down the hill. By the time they reached the bottom Jack’s bucket was only 3/4 full Jill’s was 2/3 full and Bill’s was 1/6 full.
How much water did they spill altogether on their way down the hill?
What is the answer?
To find out how much water they spilled altogether, we need to calculate the amount of water each person spilled and then add them all together.
First, let's find out how much water Jack spilled. We know that his bucket was 3/4 full when he reached the bottom. So, the amount of water he spilled is 1 - 3/4 = 1/4 of his 48-ounce bucket, which is (1/4) x 48 = 12 ounces.
Next, let's calculate the amount of water Jill spilled. Her bucket was 2/3 full when she reached the bottom. This means she spilled 1 - 2/3 = 1/3 of her 48-ounce bucket, which is (1/3) x 48 = 16 ounces.
Finally, let's calculate the amount of water Bill spilled. His bucket was 1/6 full when he reached the bottom. This means he spilled 1 - 1/6 = 5/6 of his 48-ounce bucket, which is (5/6) x 48 = 40 ounces.
Now, we can add up the amounts of water each person spilled to find the total amount of water spilled. Adding the spillages, 12 + 16 + 40 = 68 ounces.
Therefore, they spilled a total of 68 ounces of water altogether on their way down the hill.