Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Number Theory and the Real Number System - Chapter Summary, Review, and Test - Review Exercises - Page 335: 62

Answer

The fraction of the tank filled with gas at the end second day is \[\frac{5}{12}\].

Work Step by Step

Assume the capacity of the tank be a least common multiple of \[3\]and \[4\] that is \[12\] liters. The first day \[{{\frac{1}{4}}^{th}}\] of the tank was used that is \[\frac{12}{4}=3\]liters used. The second day \[{{\frac{1}{3}}^{rd}}\] of the tank was used that is \[\frac{12}{3}=4\]liters used. So, total consumed quantity is \[3+4=7\]liters. Therefore, quantity left in the tank is\[12-7=5\]liters. Hence, The fraction of the tank filled with gas at the end second day is \[\frac{5}{12}\].
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