Question

Jim's gas tank is 1/3 full. After he buys 9 gallons of gas it is 5/6 full. How many gallons can Jim's tank hold?

Answer 1

tank is 1/3 full

after he buys 9 gallons of gas it is 5/6

How many gallons can Jim's tank hold?

$\frac{5}{6}-\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1}{2}$

9 gallons = 1/2 tank

18 gallons is the capacity of the tank