Astudy indicated that the citizens of morristown waste and 5840 gallons of water last year this year they wasted 15% more than that amount how many gallons did the citizens waste this year will mark brainiest

Answer-

The total amount of water wasted this year is 6716 gallons.

Solution-

A study indicated that the citizens of Morris-town wasted 5840 gallons of water last year.

This year they wasted 15% more than that amount they wasted previous year.

15% of 5840 is,

The total amount of water wasted this year =

The amount of water wasted previous year + 15% more of the amount of that

= 5840 + 876

= 6716 gallons

Therefore, the total amount of water wasted this year is 6716 gallons

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