The indicator on my gas gauge goes from $\frac{3}{8}$ full to $\frac{3}{4}$ full when I put 6 gallons of gas into the tank. How many gallons of gas does the tank hold when it is full?
Assuming your guage works better than mine:
3/4 x - 3/8x = 6
3/8 x = 6
x = 6 * 8/3 =.........gal