Re: fraction question




"geletine" <adaviscg1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> when a petrol tank is 7/12 full, it contains 5 1/4 gallons. How many
> gallons does it hold when full?

5 1/4 is 7/12 of what number?

Translate:

21/4 = (7/12)x

Solve for x.

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Darrell


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