Problema Solution

The container that holds the water for the football team is 1/2 full. After pouring out 2 gallons of water, it is 1/3 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

Answer provided by our tutors

2 gallons = 1/3 of water

so, it holds 6 gallons.


However, if you are saying 1/3 of the water (1/2 full) is poured out, then it holds twice that, or 12 gallons.