SOLUTION: The container that holds the water for the football team is 7/10 full. After pouring out 3 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

Question 619811: The container that holds the water for the football team is 7/10 full. After pouring out 3 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can the container hold?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

The container that holds the water for the football team is 7/10 full. 

After pouring out 3 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full.

How many gallons can the container hold?

  Note: 7/10 - 5/10 = 2/10 = , which is 3 gals

  3*5 = 15 gallons the container will hold

CHECKING our Answer***

 

   10.5 - 3 = 7.5

    

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