SOLUTION: Container A is half full of water. Container B will hold 9 cups of water. When the contents of container A is poured into container B, container B is 2/3 full. How much will contai

Question 317722: Container A is half full of water. Container B will hold 9 cups of water. When the contents of container A is poured into container B, container B is 2/3 full. How much will container A hold?
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Container A is half full of water. Container B will hold 9 cups of water. When the contents of container A is poured into container B, container B is 2/3 full. How much will container A hold?
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Let x = amount Container A can hold
then
(1/2)x = (2/3)(9)
(1/2)x = (2)(3)
(1/2)x = 6
x = 12
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Container A can hold 12 cups
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