SOLUTION: When 16 litres of water are added to a holding tank that is 1/2 full the tank is then 2/3 full.how many litres can the tank hold?

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Question 788542: When 16 litres of water are added to a holding tank that is 1/2 full the tank is then 2/3 full.how many litres can the tank hold?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = capacity when full

x/2 + 16 = 2x/3
16 = x/6
x = 96

The tank can hold 96 liters.