Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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