1/4 of the tank contains fuel. When 11 liters of the fuel is poured into the tank, the indicator rests at the 1/2 mark. Find the capacity of the tank in liters
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Answer:
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Amount of fuel poured in = 11 litres (Given)
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Find fraction of the fuel poured in:
Fraction of the fuel poured in = 1/2 - 1/4 = 1/4
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Find the capacity of the tank:
Amount of fuel poured in = 11 litres
1/4 of the tank = 11 litres
4/4 of the tank = 11 x 4 = 44 litres
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Answer: The tank can contain 44 litres of fue.
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