SOLUTION: A container is half full. After 20 ounces are poured out, the container is 1/3 full. Find the number of ounces in the container when it is full.

Question 606560: A container is half full. After 20 ounces are poured out, the container is 1/3 full. Find the number of ounces in the container when it is full.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = ounces when it is full
= ounces when it is half full
= ounces when it is 1/3 full
given:

Multiply both sids by

It contains 120 ounces when full
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