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Jim's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 9 gallons of gas it is 5/6 full. How many gallons can Jim's tank hold?

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tank is 1/3 full

after he buys 9 gallons of gas it is 5/6

How many gallons can Jim's tank hold?


(5)/(6)-(1)/(3)=(1)/(2)

9 gallons = 1/2 tank

18 gallons is the capacity of the tank

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