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One large tank holds 300litres more than the smaller tank.if the smaller tank is 2/3 full, it holds as much as the larger tank when the larger tank is half full.what is the cap
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One large tank holds 300litres more than the smaller tank.if the smaller tank is 2/3 full, it holds as much as the larger tank when the larger tank is half full.what is the capacity of each.
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = capacity of the smaller tank in litres
Let = capacity of the larger tank in litres
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(1)
(2)
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Multiply both sides of (2) by
(2)
Plug (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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The smaller tank holds 900 litres
The larger tank holds 1200 liters
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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