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Deshaun's gas tank is 1/10 full. After he buys 6 gallons of gas, it is 2/5 full. How many gallons can Deshuan's tank hold?

User Rowan San
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Deshaun’s gas tank holds 20 gallons of gas.
6 gallons + x gallons = 40% of the tank’s capacity.
6 gallons = 30% of the tank’s capacity.
That means that 18 gallons = 90% of the tank’s capacity.
10% of the tank’s capacity = 2 gallons.
Therefore, 100% of the tank’s capacity is 20 gallons. Meaning Deshaun’s gas tank holds 20 gallons of gas.
Deshaun's gas tank is 1/10 full. After he buys 6 gallons of gas, it is 2/5 full. How-example-1
User ValeriiVasin
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Answer:

20 gallons

Explanation:

2/5 = 4/10


3/10 = 6 gallons


1/10 = 6 : 3= 2 gallons


10/10 = 2 * 10 = 20 gallons

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