SOLUTION: An oil tank is 3/8 full. It takes 180 more litres to fill the tank. The number of litres the tank holds is?

Question 814850: An oil tank is 3/8 full. It takes 180 more litres to fill the tank. The number of litres the tank holds is?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, richwmiller:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The tank is in two parts. and . The 180 more liters fills the portion of the tank.

of T is 180 liters.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/8x=180
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