Question

If 3/16 of tank is filled in 15 min,the rest of tank can be filled in

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

3/16 tank filled in 15 minutes

Remaining tank

1-3/16=13/16

Then 13/16 tank filled in X minutes

3/16:15 :: 13/16:x

3/16*15 =13/16*x

3/15=13/x

x=65 minutes

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Answer 2

If 3/16 of tank is filled in 15 min, the rest of tank can be filled in 65 minutes.

Given:

3/16 of tank is filled in 15 min

To find:

The time taken to fill rest of the tank.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since, 3/16 of tank is filled.

The remaining tank to be filled is

1-3/16=13/16

Let 13/16 of tank can be filled in X minutes

Write in proportions.

3/16:15 :: 13/16:x

Cross multiply.

3/16*15 =13/16*x

Simplify and find x.

3/15=13/x

x=65 minutes.

Therefore, the rest of tank can be filled in 65 minutes.

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