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A glass was filled with 10 ounces of water, and 0.01 ounce of the water evaporated each day during a 20-day period. What percent of the original amount of water evaporated during this period?
  1. 0.002%
  2. 0.02%
  3. 0.2%
  4. 2%
  5. 20%

A
0.002%
B
0.2%
C
2%
D
0.02%
E
20%
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The correct option is D 2%
Given that 0.01 ounce of water evaporates every day
So, In 20 days 20×0.01=0.2 ounces of water evaporated.
% of water evaporated = 0.210×100=2%
So, correct answer will be option D.

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