SOLUTION: The container that holds the water for the football team is 7/10 full. After pouring out 3 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

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Question 619811: The container that holds the water for the football team is 7/10 full. After pouring out 3 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can the container hold?
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Hi,

The container that holds the water for the football team is 7/10 full. 

After pouring out 3 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full.

How many gallons can the container hold?

  Note: 7/10 - 5/10 = 2/10 = 1%2F5, which is 3 gals

  3*5 = 15 gallons the container will hold

CHECKING our Answer***

 %287%2F10%2915+-+3+=+%281%2F2%29%2815%29

   10.5 - 3 = 7.5