Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Entry Exam
A bucket containing 2 4/5 gallons of water is 1/3 full. How many gallons of water are in one fully filled bucket?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
To determine the amount of water in a fully filled bucket, we need to find out how much 1/3 represents in gallons. If 2 4/5 gallons represent 1/3 of the bucket, then the total amount in the bucket can be calculated by multiplying 2 4/5 by 3 (since 1/3 is multiplied by 3 to get the whole). 2 4/5 * 3 = 8 2/5 gallons, which is the capacity of the bucket when completely filled. Therefore, one fully filled bucket contains 8 2/5 gallons of water.