Answer:
[tex]\huge\boxed{\sf 187.5\ gal.}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
For,
12 ft. height, gas tank can hold 450 gal.
Using unitary method:
12 ft = 450 gal.
Divide 12 to both sides
1 ft = 450/12 gal.
1 ft = 37.5 gal.
Multiply 5 to both sides
5 ft. = 37.5 × 5 gal.
5 ft. = 187.5 gal.
So, the height of 5 ft. holds 187.5 gal.
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