Question

The gas tank in dads car holds 12 gallons. The gas tank in moms truck holds 50% more than that. How much gas does the truck's tank hold.

Answer 1

18 Gallons

Explanation:

Based on the information we can assume the mathematical formula of multipying the gas tank in dads car by 150% in decimal form as the information was given that moms truck holds 50% more.

12 × 1.50 = 18

Answer 2

Answer:The answer is 18.Step-by-step explanation:Since Dad's gas tank holds 12 gallons of gas, 50% of 12 is 6, and Mom's tank holds 50% more. So, 12 + 6 = 18. In conclusion, Mom's tank holds 18 gallons of gas.