It took 12 gallons of gas to fill the tank of the family car. this is 5/6 of the amount the tank can hold. how much gas does the tank hold?

answer in a fraction.

gallons of gas.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that 12 gallons of gas can fill the tank of the family car.  

This is 5/6 of the amount the tank can hold.

Let x be the capacity of tank in gallons.

Multiply both sides by 6.

Divide both sides by 5.

Therefore, the tank can hold gallons of gas.

1.6; 2.4

Step-by-step explanation:

five or more round up

4 or less leave as is