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Water tank a has a capacity of 550 gallons and is 66% full. Water tank b is 53% full . The ratio of the tank a to tank b is 11:15. How much water is in tank a
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Water tank a has a capacity of 550 gallons and is 66% full. Water tank b is 53% full . The ratio of the tank a to tank b is 11:15. How much water is in tank a

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A/B = 11/15 OR 15 x A = 11.B OR B= 15A/11

Actual Gallons in A = 550 x 66 % = 363 gal

Total capacity of B = 15A/11 OR (15 x 550)/11 = 750 gal.

Actual Gallons in B = 750 x 53% = 397.5 gal

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