SOLUTION: if a tank holds 100Gallons with a mix of 60% water and 40%oil , how many gallons of oil does tank contain?

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Question 550628: if a tank holds 100Gallons with a mix of 60% water and 40%oil , how many gallons of oil does tank contain?
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if a tank holds 100Gallons with a mix of 60% water and 40%oil , how many gallons of oil does tank contain?
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40% of 100 gal = (40/100)*100 = 0.4*100 = 40 gallons

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