Question

when a barrel is 30% empty it contains 30 gallons more than when it is 30% full . how many gallons does the barrel hold when full​

Answer 1

Answer:

75 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

When a barrel is 30% empty its 70% full

70% full barrel - 30% full barrel= 30 gallons

40% full barrel= 30 gallons

1% full barrel = 30/40 gallons

100% full barrel = (30/40)*100 =75 gallons