If a barrel has the capacity to hold 75 gallons how many gallons does it contain when it is 3/5 full

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asked Oct 11, 2021 96.1k views

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Vikash B · Answer 1 · 2021-10-11T15:57:02+0000

Answer: 45 gallons

Step-by-step explanation: Using proportions, I did ?/75 = 3/5. I cross multiplied so 75 x 3 = 225 divided by 5 = 45.

Taji · Answer 2 · 2021-10-17T20:55:24+0000

Answer:

45 gallons

Explanation:

Take the total number of gallons and multiply by the fraction it is holding

75 *3/5

75/5 *3

15*3

45