Advanced Mathematics Primary 6 Fractions

A water tank is 3/4 full. After 12 litres are used, the tank becomes 5/8 full. Find the FULL CAPACITY of the tank.

A 48 litres
B 144 litres
C 72 litres
D 96 litres
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Step 1: Fraction of water removed = 3/4 − 5/8 = 6/8 − 5/8 = 1/8 of capacity. Step 2: 1/8 of capacity = 12 litres. Step 3: Full capacity = 12 × 8 = 96 litres. Answer: 96 litres

Correct answer: 96 litres

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