A petrol tank that is 1/2 full has 8 gallons petrol removed. The tank is then 1/10 full. What is the capacity, in gallons, of the tank?

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প্রশ্ন: A petrol tank that is 1/2 full has 8 gallons petrol removed. The tank is then 1/10 full. What is the capacity, in gallons, of the tank?

ব্যাখ্যা:

Petrol removal = 1/2 - 1/10 = 2/5

2/5 of capacity = 8 gallons

So, full capacity = 8 x 5 / 2 = 20 gallons

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