Question

The total capacity of the park's fountain is 2477 gallons. If each tank of water is 95 gallons, then calculate the value of A and B.

• A. A = 27, B = 12
• B. A = 26, B = 7
• C. A = 27, B = 7
• D. A = 26, B = 12

Answer 1

The correct option is B A = 26, B = 7

Total capacity of the tank = 2477 gallons.

Capacity of each tank = 95 gallons.

To calculate number of tanks, divide 2477 by 95.

$\text{Calculating}2477÷95\text{by box method}$
$\text{we get:}$


So, the final quotient is 26 and the remainder is 7.

∴ The equation can be written as:


Comparing this to the given equation, we find:

$A=26\text{and}B=7.$