SOLUTION: Batman's gas tank is 1/4 full. After he buys 5 gallons of gas, it is 2/3 full. How many gallons of gas can his tank hold? At a sale this week, a desk is being sold for $527. Thi

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Question 900009: Batman's gas tank is 1/4 full. After he buys 5 gallons of gas, it is 2/3 full. How many gallons of gas can his tank hold?
At a sale this week, a desk is being sold for $527. This is 68% of the original price. What is the original price?

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/3-1/4=8/12-3/12=5/12
5/(5/12)=
5*12/5=60/5=12 gal