Problema Solution

when an oil tank is 7/12 full, it contains 5 1/4 gallons. How many gallons does it hold when full?

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let x = gallon of full tank


(7/12)x = 5 1/4


(7/12)x = (4*5+1)/4


(7/12)x = 21/4


by solving we find


x = 9 gal


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full tank hold 9 gallons.