Any Math Professors Out There? Brain Teaser - Propane Tank Capacity: Gallons to Pound

[clev]

I hesitate to get into this because I'm flamed almost every time I post. But, I'm not really sure what you're trying to solve. If your tank is 5/8 empty, it will hold 5/8 times 41 pounds to arrive at 25.6 pounds of fuel. You were figuring 5/8's of 25 pounds and got 15; I didn't get that. Also, 5/8 times the 9.6 gallons full equals 6 gallons, which is on target with the 5.7 gallons you received. Everything checks out.....unless I'm misinterpreting.

[houche]

Your problem is you were multiplying by 5/8. You should have been dividing by 5/8. Then everything is within tolerance of consistent.

[Bob Denman]

Originally Posted by ScottyB410

Sorry Bob but the correct answer is Bacon.
Bacon is the solution of to everything.

Trick question, and you are completely correct!!

[classichammond]

As a retired Math teacher this was entertaining.........sort of.

[Bob Denman]

So if I was taking a test in you classroom, and answered every question with "Bacon": would I get an A÷, or a trip to the Principal's office?

[classichammond]

No problem.......on the test I'd reply "see you next year!" The high school I taught at required 3 years of math to graduate......although I usually taught the kids no one else wanted......like the Football players.
I see your "Pigs Flying" avatar.....I took a college logic/reasoning course and it was on "Pigs flying" believe it or not. The Professor wrote a book on it. If.... Then statements. Abstract but I taught some of it in a college algebra class. "Bacon" would have been an answer in Home Ec!

[Bob Denman]

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[Richard]

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

I see your problem... You're trying to do Math on a Wednesday evening.

But if the tank's capacity is 41 pounds (9.6 gallons): that's close enough to call it a 10 pound tank.

Love it. Sure you meant 10 gallon. Way too much figuring. Just tell the guy at the filling station fill it up and be happy