Question

A company added a new oil thank that holds 350 barrels of oil than its old oil tank.together they hold 3650 barrels of oil.how much does each thank hold?

Answer 1

Let's assume, Capacity of old oil tank = x Capacity of New oil tank = x + 350 barrels From the problem, x + x + 350 = 3650 2x = 3300 x = 1650 barrels Answer: Capacity of old oil tank = 1650 barrels Capacity of New oil tank = 2000 barrels