SOLUTION: When 16 litres are added to a gas tank which is 1/2 full, the tank is 2/3 full. Find the capacity of tank in litres

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Question 408901: When 16 litres are added to a gas tank which is 1/2 full, the tank is 2/3 full. Find the capacity of tank in litres
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Hi

Let x represent capacity of tank in litres

Question states***

  x/2 + 16L = (2/3)x

Solving for x

 3x + 16*6 = 4x

       96L = x, capacity of tank in litres

CHECKING our Answer***

 48L + 16L = (2/3)96L = 64L