SOLUTION: The gasoline gauge on a van initially read 1/4 full. When 10 gallons were added to the tank, the gauge read 2/3 full. How many more gallons are needed to fill the tank?

Question 833695: The gasoline gauge on a van initially read 1/4 full. When 10 gallons were added to the tank, the gauge read 2/3 full. How many more gallons are needed to fill the tank?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ten gallons is the difference between full and full. That lets you find the capacity of the tank.

Let T = the tank capacity.

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Can you do the rest and answer your question?
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