A water tank contains 1,250 gallons of water. The water is used to fill some 30-gallon barrels. What is the number of barrels that can be completely filled and how much water is left?

1 Answer
May 30, 2018

41 barrels can be completely filled.
2/3 of a gallon remain.

Explanation:

1250 gallons total
30 gallon barrels

To find the number of barrels that can be completely filled, divide 1250 by 30.

1250/30 = 41.66666667

You have 41 barrels you can completely fill, but you have 2/3 of a gallon remaining.