The fuel tank of a cruise ship holds 28,665 barrels of gasoline. A fuel tank hold 5,312 barrels of gasoline. Can 5 fuel tankers fuel fill the cruise ship's tank?

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Kevin Elliott · Answer 1 · 2021-07-16T22:31:50+0000

Answer:

No

Explanation:

Given that :

Fuel tank of cruise ship hold 28,665 barrels

Capacity of fuel tanker = 5312 barrels

Can 5 fuel tankers fuel fill the cruise ship's tank?

5 * capacity of fuel tanker

5 * 5312 = 26,560 barrels

No because 28665 > 26560