Question

Steven wants to fill a 20gallon tank with water. If he uses2 1/2 gallon container to fill the tank, how many times must the container be filled

Answer 1

Answer:8

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 +2 1/2 + 2 1/2 + 2 1/2 + 2 1/2 + 2 1/2 + 2 1/2 + 2 1/2=20

Answer 2

Answer:

Eight times use of container is required to fill the tank.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us consider, Steven uses $x$ times to fill the 20 gallon tank.

He uses $2\frac{1}{2}$ gallon container ( according to question)

So,      $2\frac{1}{2}\times x= 20$

           $\frac{5}{2}\times x = 20$

                 $x = \frac{40}{5} = 8$