If 1/3 of a tank holds 80 litres of water, then the quantity

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If 1/3 of a tank holds 80 litres of water, then the quantity of water that 1/2 tank holds is:

1. 240 litres
2. 120 litres
3. 80/3 litres
4. 100 litres

Correct Option: B

Let the capacity of the tank be q litres , then
According to question ,

	q	= 80
	3

∴ q = 240

∴	q	=	240	= 120 litres
	2		2