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A bucket is 1/2 full of water. When 12 litres of water is added, it is 3/4 full. How many litres will the tank hold?​

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Answer:

48

Explanation:

assume holds x litres

1/2 x + 12 = 3/4 x

so 1/4 x =12

x =48

User Ostn
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Answer:

48 liters.

Explanation:

Going from 3/4ths full to 1/2 full has a difference of 1/4; that makes 12 liters 1/4 of the tank.

12 times 4 is 48.

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