SOLUTION: When 16 litres of water are added to a holding tank that is 1/2 full the tank is then 2/3 full.how many litres can the tank hold?
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Question 788542: When 16 litres of water are added to a holding tank that is 1/2 full the tank is then 2/3 full.how many litres can the tank hold?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = capacity when full
x/2 + 16 = 2x/3
16 = x/6
x = 96
The tank can hold 96 liters.
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