Awater tank is 1/8 full. the tank is 3/4 full when 42 gallons of water are added to the tank. how much water can the tank hold

Let, the water capcity of tank = x

it would be x*3/4 = 42

x = 42*4 / 3 = 168/3 = 56

So, the tank can hold up to 56 gallons

67.2 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: A water tank is full. the tank is full when gallons of water are added to the tank.

To Find: how much water can the tank hold.

Solution:

let total capacity of tank be

initially water in tank    

amount of water added in tank

water in tank after more water is added

now,

water added in tank

water added in tank

tank can hold of water

44

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