The indicator on the oil tank in my home indicated that the tank was one-eighth full. After a truck delivered 240 gallons of oil, the indicator showed that the tank was a quarter full. How many gallons

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Zimi asked Aug 26, 2023

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The indicator on the oil tank in my home indicated that the tank was one-eighth

full. After a truck delivered 240 gallons of oil, the indicator showed that the tank
was a quarter full. How many gallons were initially in the tank?

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Zimi asked Aug 26, 2023

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Answer:

320

Explanation:

A quarter means 1/4 of the tank was remaining. This means that 240 is 3/4.

240=3/4x

960=3x

x=320

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