A drum of kerosene oil is 3/4 full. When 15 litre of oil is drawn from it, it is 7/12 full. Find the total capacity of the drum
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Let the capacity of the drum be C then acc to question
(3/4 x C) - 15 = 7/12 x C
(3/4 - 7/12) x C = 15
(9/12 - 7/12) x C = 15
2/12 x C = 15
C = 15 x 6 = 90 litres
(3/4 x C) - 15 = 7/12 x C
(3/4 - 7/12) x C = 15
(9/12 - 7/12) x C = 15
2/12 x C = 15
C = 15 x 6 = 90 litres
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