SOLUTION: Tom's gas tank is 1/2 full. After he buys 7 gallons of gas, it is 3/4 full. How many gallons can Tom's tank hold?

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Question 1184762: Tom's gas tank is 1/2 full. After he buys 7 gallons of gas, it is 3/4 full. How many gallons can Tom's tank hold?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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7 gallons is for 3%2F4-1%2F2=3%2F4-2%2F4=1%2F4 of the tank.

His tank can hold 28 gallons.