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A soldier uses 3/8 of a fuel can. The can held 16 gallons. How many gallons were used?

Correct answer

6

  1. A 4
  2. B 5
  3. C 6
  4. D 8

Why this is the answer

3/8 × 16 = 48/8 = 6 gallons.
Source: ASVAB AR, Fractions

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