SOLUTION: Joe's gas tank is 1/2 full.After he adds 5 gallons it is 5/6 full. How many gallons can Joe's tank hold?

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Question 225364: Joe's gas tank is 1/2 full.After he adds 5 gallons it is 5/6 full. How many gallons can Joe's tank hold?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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5=2/6
2.5=1/6
2.5*6=15 gal