Question

The container that holds the water for the football team is 1/6 full. After pouring in 7 gallons of water, it is 2/3 full. How many gallons can the container hold?

Answer 1

(2/3-1/6)w=7
(1/2)w=7
W=14
14 gallons is the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

$14 gallons$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us suppose that container can hold $x gallon$ water

Initial quantity of water in container = $\frac{1}{6} x$

Quantity added to the container = $7 gallons$

Final quantity = $\frac{2}{3} x$

∴$\frac{2}{3} x - \frac{1}{6} x = 7\\(\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{6})x = 7\\\frac{1}{2}x = 7\\x = 7*2\\x = 14$

Hence the container can hold $14 gallons$ of water