Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Having filled the pail to the full, Jack fell down, spilling of the water, before Jill caught the pail. She then tumbled down the hill, spilling of the remainder.
What fraction of the pail does the remaining water fill?
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\frac{11}{15}
\frac{1}{3}
\frac{4}{15}
\frac{1}{5}
\frac{1}{15}
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