When a barrel is 30% empty it contains 30 litres more than when it is 30% full. How many litres does the barrel hold when full?

Sgedda asked Feb 16, 2022

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When a barrel is 30% empty it

contains 30 litres more than when it is 30% full.
How many litres does the barrel hold when full?

Sgedda asked Feb 16, 2022

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Answer:

it is 70% full

Explanation:

When it is 30 % empty it means it is 70% full

0.7x=0.3x+30

0.7x-0.3x=30

Chris Bunch answered Feb 21, 2022

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