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When full, a car's petrol tank holds k litres. After using 15 litres, the remaining petrol is enough for the car to travel 344 km. if a car travels 8km litre find the value of k​

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Answer:

k = 58

Explanation:

k = 15 litres + remaining petrol

Remaining petrol:

The car travels 8 km/litre.

344 km / (8 km/litre) = 43 litre

The car uses 43 litres to travel 344 km.

k = 15 + 43

k = 58

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