Jesus G.
asked • 12/10/16The gas gauge is down to 1/8 full, adding 14 gallons to the tank. What is the capacity of the gas tank?
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Arthur D. answered • 12/10/16
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1/8 full implies 7/8 empty
14 gallons takes up 7/8 of the capacity of the tank
14=7/8*C
(8/7)(14)=(8/7)(7/8)*C
16=C
the capacity of the tank is 16 gallons
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