SOLUTION: When 16 litres are added to a gas tank which is 1/2 full, the tank is 2/3 full. The capacity of the tank, in litres, is a) 24 b) 32 c) 64 d) 63/3 e) 96

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Question 288045: When 16 litres are added to a gas tank which is 1/2 full, the tank is 2/3 full. The capacity of the tank, in litres, is
a) 24 b) 32 c) 64 d) 63/3 e) 96

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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16 liters is 1/6 of the tank (2/3 - 1/2)
16*6 = 96 liters capacity