Question

Suppose a car gas tank holds 21 gallons of gas. On a trip it uses 2/3 of a tank of gas on a trip. Then it uses 1/3 of what is left in the tank. How many gallons of gas are left in the tank? If u can could u show the work?

Answer 1

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Answer:

2/9 tank

Explanation:

After the first trip, 1 -2/3 = 1/3 of the tank remains.

After the second trip, 1 -1/3 = 2/3 of that remains.

After both trips, (1/3 tank)(2/3) = 2/9 tank remains.