SOLUTION: The gasoline gauge on a van initially read ¼ full. When 14 gallons were added to the tank, the gauge read ¾ full. How many more gallons are needed to fill the tank?
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Question 857252: The gasoline gauge on a van initially read ¼ full. When 14 gallons were added to the tank, the gauge read ¾ full. How many more gallons are needed to fill the tank?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The gasoline gauge on a van initially read ¼ full. When 14 gallons were added to the tank, the gauge read ¾ full. How many more gallons are needed to fill the tank?
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Let x be the # of gallons in a full tank
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(1/4)x + 14 = (3/4)x
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14 = (2/4)x
x = 28 gallons
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Gallons needed:: 28-14-(1/4)28 = 28-14-7 = 7 gallons
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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