SOLUTION: A bucket has 44 liters of water in it when it is 4/5 full. How much can it​ hold?

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Question 1176646: A bucket has 44 liters of water in it when it is 4/5
full. How much can it​ hold?
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since   44   liters comprise   4/5   of the volume,   1/5  of the volume is   44%2F4 = 11  liters.

Hence,  the full bucket is   11*5 = 55  liters.

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This problem can be solved by many ways:  for example,  using proportions.

I showed you how to solve it  MENTALLY.