SOLUTION: The tank of a car is 5/6 full at the start of the journey. After a while, it was only 5:8 full. The meter showed 10 liters have been used. What is the capacity of the tank?

Question 981710: The tank of a car is 5/6 full at the start of the journey. After a while, it was only 5:8 full. The meter showed 10 liters have been used. What is the capacity of the tank?
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The tank of a car is 5/6 full at the start of the journey. After a while, it was only 5:8 full. The meter showed 10 liters have been used. What is the capacity of the tank?
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5:8 full?
If you mean 5/8
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Tk*(5/6 - 5/8) = 10
Tk*(1/6 - 1/8) = 2
Tk*(8 - 6)/48 = 2
Tk = 48 liters

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