Q26: A cylindrical oil drum can hold

2018 Test B Math · Question 26 of 57

A cylindrical oil drum can hold 4,320 liters when it is completely full. Currently, the drum is  full of oil. How many kiloliters of oil need to be added in order to fill the drum completely?

  • A1.44
  • B2.88
  • C4.32
  • D14.10
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Correct answer: B

Find the number of liters that need to be added. Since  of the oil drum is full, of the drum remains empty:

Use the conversion 1 kL = 1,000 L to find the number of kL: