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  • 22-08-2020
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If a barrel has the capacity to hold 75 gallons how many gallons does it contain when it is 3/5 full

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wegnerkolmp2741o
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  • 22-08-2020

Answer:

45 gallons

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the total number of gallons and multiply by the fraction it is holding

75 *3/5

75/5 *3

15*3

45

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laur4452
laur4452 laur4452
  • 22-08-2020

Answer: 45 gallons

Step-by-step explanation: Using proportions, I did ?/75 = 3/5. I cross multiplied so 75 x 3 = 225 divided by 5 = 45.

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