Question

2/3part ofa drum is filled. 60 litrs of water is needed to fill the drum. what is the capacity of that drum?

Answer 1

the answer is 180 litres

Answer 2

Answer:

180 litres

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the capacity of drum.

Part of drum still to be filled = x -2x/3 = x/3.

But it is equal to 60 litres.

=> x/3 = 60

=> x = 180 litres.

Hence the capacity of drum = 180 litres