SOLUTION: Ivan's gas tank is 1/2 full. After he buys 9 gallons of gas, it is 4/5 full. How many gallons can Ivan's tank hold?

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Question 525328: Ivan's gas tank is 1/2 full. After he buys 9 gallons of gas, it is 4/5 full. How many gallons can Ivan's tank hold?

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9/(1.5/5)=x
9*5/1.5=45/1.5
45/1.5=30 gal

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