Question

6. A gas tank holds 450 gal. when it is filled to the height of 12 ft. How many

gallons will it hold when it is filled to 5 ft.?

Answer 1

187.5 gal

Explanation:

A=lw

450=12(w)

450/12=37.5ft

A=lw

A=37.5(5)

A=187.5 gal

Hope that helps

Answer 2

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Explanation:

Given that:

For,

12 ft. height, gas tank can hold 450 gal.

Using unitary method:

12 ft = 450 gal.

Divide 12 to both sides

1 ft = 450/12 gal.

1 ft = 37.5 gal.

Multiply 5 to both sides

5 ft. = 37.5 × 5 gal.

5 ft. = 187.5 gal.

So, the height of 5 ft. holds 187.5 gal.

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