document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1121323>Question 1121323</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A rectangular container is 2/5 full of water. If 3 and 1/2 L of water are poured into the container, it will be 3/4 full. What is the capacity of the container?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Basic algebra....<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "let the capacity of the container in liters be x.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then the amount of water initially in the container is (2/5)x; when 3.5L of water are added, the amount in the container is (3/4)x.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "So<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Solve using basic algebra.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Probably start by multiplying the whole equation by the least common denominator to get rid of the fractions....? </SPAN>\n" );
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