Question

Eric's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 9 gallons of gas it is 5/6 full .How many gallons can Eric's tank hold

Answer 1

The number of gallons are "18".

Explanation:

According to the question,

⇒
`(5)/(6) V-(1)/(3)V =9 \ gallons`

On taking L.C.M, we get

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`((5-2)/(6))V =9`

⇒
`(3)/(6)V=9`

⇒
`V=9* 2`

⇒
`V=18`