SOLUTION: Archie’s gas tank is
1
/
3
full
.
If Archie adds 3 gallons of gas to the tank, it will be
˝
full
.
What is thecapacity in gallons of Archie’s tank?
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Question 841304: Archie’s gas tank is
1
/
3
full
.
If Archie adds 3 gallons of gas to the tank, it will be
˝
full
.
What is thecapacity in gallons of Archie’s tank?
Answer by hamsanash1981@gmail.com(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the total gallons to fill the tank be x
when 3 gallons of gas added to 1/3 of x it becomes 1/2 of x
=> x/3+3 = x/2
=> (x+9)/3 = x/2
=> 2x+18 = 3x
=> x=18
The capacity of the tank in gallons is 18.
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