Question

Eric's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 9 gallons of gas it is 5/6 full .How many gallons can Eric's tank hold

Answer 1

Answer:

The number of gallons are "18".

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the question,

⇒ $\frac{5}{6} V-\frac{1}{3}V =9 \ gallons$

On taking L.C.M, we get

⇒ $(\frac{5-2}{6})V =9$

⇒ $\frac{3}{6}V=9$

⇒ $V=9\times 2$

⇒ $V=18$