Question 76(iii)
An average Urban Indian uses about 150 L of water everyday.
ActivityLitres per person per dayDrinking3Cooking4Bathing20Sanitation40Washing clothes40Washing utensils20Gardening23Total150
What per cent of water is used for drinking, cooking and gardening together?
Water used for drinking per day = 3 L
Water used for cooking per day = 4 L
Water used for gardening per day = 23 L
Water used for drinking, cooking and gardening together = 3 + 4 + 23 = 30 L
In percentage =30150×100=1005=20%