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The water in this tank measures 300 litres. The dashed lines divide the tank into equal parts. How many litres does the tank hold when it is full?

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A750 litres
B120 litres
C450 litres
D600 litres

Step-by-Step Solution

Water fills

2

of

5

parts, so

\frac{2}{5}

of the capacity is 300 L. One part

= 150

L, so capacity

= 5 \times 150 = 750

litres.

Answer: A) 750 litres

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