Question

Mrs. Priya bought $3$ litres of milk in the morning. There was $\frac{5}{8}$ litre left in the evening. How much milk was used during the day?

• A. $\frac{2}{8}litre$
• B. $\frac{17}{8}litre$
• C. $\frac{23}{8}litre$
• D. $\frac{19}{8}litre$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{19}{8}litre$

Quantity of milk bought by Mrs Priya $=3$ litres
Quantity of milk left $=\frac{5}{8}$ litre
$\therefore$ Quantity of milk used $=(3-\frac{5}{8})litres$
$=\frac{19}{8}litres$.