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Advanced MathMediumDecay of 20% over two periods

Advanced Math practice question

A pond holds 500 litres. Each week 20% of the water evaporates and none is added. How many litres remain after 2 weeks?

Answer: 320

500 × 0.8² = 500 × 0.64 = 320.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 20
20 is 500 × 0.2², keeping 20% instead of 80%.
If you answered 300
300 subtracts 20% of 500 twice (linear).
If you answered 400
400 is after ONE week.

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