Question

A storage tank is being filled with oil. Initially, the ratio of the volume of oil in the tank to the tank's empty volume is 1:3. After 500 gallons of oil are added, the ratio of the volume of oil to the empty volume becomes 3:5. What is the total capacity of the tank in gallons?

Accepted Answer

4000

Answer

1000

Answer

1500

Answer

2000

SAT Ratios and Proportions practice question

A storage tank is being filled with oil. Initially, the ratio of the volume of oil in the tank to the tank's empty volume is 1:3. After 500 gallons of oil are added, the ratio of the volume of oil to the empty volume becomes 3:5. What is the total capacity of the tank in gallons?