Question

The fuel indicator in a car shows $\frac{1}{5}$th of the fuel tank as full. When 22 more litres of fuel are poured into the tank, the indicator rests at three-fourth of the full mark. What is the capacity of the fuel tank?

• A. 40 L
• B. 30 L
• C. 25 L
• D. 35 L

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

40 L

Answer 2

Let the capacity of the fuel tank be x liters.
According to the question:

$\frac{x}{5}+22=\frac{3}{4}$

On solving, we get
x = 40
So,
Capacity of the fuel tank = 40 litres.The correct option is (A)