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2 January, 15:38

The container that holds the water for the football team is 1/6 full. After pouring in 7 gallons of water, it is 1/2 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

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  1. 2 January, 15:49
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    1/6 to 1/2

    to compare, make fractions same

    1/2 times 3/3=3/6

    1/6 added 7 gallons turns to 3/6

    3/6-1/6=2/6

    1/6+2/6=3/6

    therfor 7 gallons=2/6=1/3

    1/3 times 3/1=3/3=1

    7 times 3/1=21

    answer is 21 gallons
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