Eight gallons were poured into a gas tank that was 1/4 full. Now the tank is 3/4 full. How many gall

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    Eight gallons were poured into a gas tank that was 1/4 full. Now the tank is 3/4 full. How many gallons does a full tank hold?

    3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4

    8 gallons = 2/4
    2/4 = 1/2
    8 gallons = 1/2
    Multiply by 2:
    8 * 2 = 2/2 = 16 gallons = 1 full tank
     

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