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a tank was full of water. after 400 litres were drawn it became 3/8 full. find the capacity of the tank when full solution
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Bosnian
c = capacity
If tank became 3 / 8 full this means:
c - 3 / 8 c = 8 / 8 c - 3 / 8 c = 5 / 8 c
was poured
400 liters = 5 / 8 c
Multiply both sides by 8
3200 liters = 5 c
c = 3200 liters / 5
c = 640 liters
If tank became 3 / 8 full this means:
c - 3 / 8 c = 8 / 8 c - 3 / 8 c = 5 / 8 c
was poured
400 liters = 5 / 8 c
Multiply both sides by 8
3200 liters = 5 c
c = 3200 liters / 5
c = 640 liters
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