Question

Julian puts 3.5 gallons of gasoline in his tank.If this is 14% of the total volume of his tank how many gallons of gasoline can his tank hold?
A. 25
B.36
C. 41
D.49

Answer 1

3.5 gallons = 14% of Total volume

Let the total volume be = x.

3.5 = (14/100)*x

3.5 = 14x / 100

3.5 * 100 = 14x

14x = 100 * 3.5

x = 100 * 3.5 / 14        Use a calculator

x  = 25

The tank can hold total volume of 25 gallons.

A.