SOLUTION: a full propane gas tank weighs 50 pounds. after 3/4th of the gas is used up, the tank and the remaining gas weight 26 lbs. what is the weight of the tank when empty?
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Question 938085: a full propane gas tank weighs 50 pounds. after 3/4th of the gas is used up, the tank and the remaining gas weight 26 lbs. what is the weight of the tank when empty? Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 50 - 26 = 24, weight of 3/4gas
(3/4)x = 24
x = (4/3)24 = 32lb, weight of gas.
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Tank weighs: 50 - 32 = 18lb
