A bowl was half full of water. 4 cups of water were then added to the bowl, filling the bowl to 70% of its capacity. How many cups of water are now in the bowl?
Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 14 cups
B) 15
C) 16
D) 17
E) 18
lets say total volume of the container = V   Initial water content is half of total volume = V/2   Then 4 cups of water were added.   Current water content = (V/2) + 4 cups = (70/100)V   =&gt; V = 20 cups   =&gt; current water content is equivalent to = V/2+ 4 cups = 20/2 + 4= 
<gadget id="calculator">20/2 + 4</gadget>
<output>14</output>
14 cups; 14 cupsNSWER:14 cups
<result>A</result>
A bowl was half full of water. 4 cups of water were then added to the bowl, filling the bowl to 70% of its capacity. How many cups of water are now in the bowl?