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A tank is 4/5 full of water. If 40 gallons more water are needed to fill the tank completely, find the capacity of the tank?

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Answer: 200 gallons

Explanation:

This means that 1/5 of the tank is 40 gallons. To find the total amount needed, you take 40 gallons x 5 and get 200 gallons. Hope this helps!

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