Question

One pot is filled 2/3. If it takes another 75 lbs to fill the pot. So what is the capacity of the pot?

Answer 1

Answer:

225 lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the capacity of pot be x lbs.

Then,

$\frac{2x}{3} + 75 = x \\ 75 = x - \frac{2x}{3} \\ 75 = \frac{x}{3} \\ x = 225$

Answer 2

Answer: 225 lbs

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the total capacity of pot

Pot filled = 2/3x

Pot empty = 1/3x = 75lbs

So x = 75*3 = 225 lbs

So total capacity of pot = x = 225 lbs