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When it is 3/4 full, a tank contains 60 liters of water. how much does it contain when it is full ?

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Answer: 80 Liters

Explanation:

Given,

When 3/4 full, 60 liters of water.

According to question,

let, full tank be x,

3/4 / 4/4=60/x

3x/4=4/4 * 60

3x/4=15*4

3x/4=60

3x=60*4

3x=240

x=240/3

x=80 Liters (answer)

User Matthew Colley
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Answer:

80 litres

Explanation:

you equate the 3/4to 60litres then you cross multiply to get the litres when full

When it is 3/4 full, a tank contains 60 liters of water. how much does it contain-example-1
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