SOLUTION: The indicator of a gasoline tank shows 1/6 full. After the truck driver puts in 80 liters, the indicator shows 4/6 full. What is the capacity of the fuel tank?

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Question 1119405: The indicator of a gasoline tank shows 1/6 full. After the truck driver puts in 80 liters, the indicator shows 4/6 full. What is the capacity of the fuel tank?
Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The difference   -   is   =   of the tank volume, and it is 80 liters.


Hence, the total capacity of the tank is 160 liters.


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