SOLUTION: The fuel tank of your gas-powered scooter is 1/8 full. After adding 90 fluid ounces of fuel, the tank is 3/4 full.
a. How much can the tank hold?
b. How much fuel was originally
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a. How much can the tank hold?
b. How much fuel was originally
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Question 838373: The fuel tank of your gas-powered scooter is 1/8 full. After adding 90 fluid ounces of fuel, the tank is 3/4 full.
a. How much can the tank hold?
b. How much fuel was originally in the tank?
c. How much fuel is in the tank when it is 2/3 full?
I believe I can help my son solve b and c. I need to know how to go about finding how much fuel can the tank hold.
Thanks for your time. Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1/8x+90=3/4x
1/8x+90=6/8x
90=5/8x
18=1/8x
144=x
a) It holds 144 oz
b) 1/8 tank is 18 oz
c)2/3*144=96 oz
