A farmer estimated that there were 25 gallons of water left in a tank, If this is an underestimate by , how
ch water was actually in the tank?

To find the actual amount of water in the tank, we can use the formula for underestimates. The farmer’s estimate of 25 gallons is 84% of the actual amount (since it’s a 16% underestimate). We can set up the equation:

Solving for the actual amount gives us:

So, there were approximately 29.76 gallons of water actually in the tank!

You can also think about it like this: if the estimate is low, it means there’s more to be discovered! So don’t sweat the small estimates; they can be like unearthing hidden treasures waiting to be found in your tank. Keep a lookout for other underestimated resources, and you might hit the jackpot!