When he reached the door, the amount of water LEFT IN THE BUCKET would be close to: 1. 1/10 of the total water 2. 5/10 of the total water 3. 3/100 of the total water 4. 4/5 of the total water.

Answer

To solve the problem, we need to consider the scenario described. Nitin is carrying a bucket full of water but spills some along the way. Although he was careful, the problem states that some water kept spilling out as he walked. This implies that by the time he reaches the door, he hasn't retained all of the initial water he collected. Let's analyze the options: 1. **1/10 of the total water** - This suggests that only a small fraction remains, indicating significant spillage. 2. **5/10 of the total water** - This means half of the water is still in the bucket, suggesting a less considerable spillage. 3. **3/100 of the total water** - This is an extremely small portion, suggesting almost all of the water was spilled, which is unlikely since he was careful. 4. **4/5 of the total water** - This means only a small fraction (1/5) was lost, implying very little spillage had occurred. Given the context, if Nitin was careful, he likely still has a significant amount left. The fact that it says "some water kept spilling out" suggests that while water is spilling, it’s not so much that he has lost nearly all of it. Therefore, option 4 (4/5 of the total water) is the most reasonable conclusion since it indicates that he managed to retain a majority of the water despite some spillage. Final Answer: 4/5 of the total water.