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The ratio of oil to vinegar is 8:5 how much oil blended with 7 liters vinegar for recipe

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Write and solve an equation of ratios:

oil 8 x
---- = ---- = -----------
vin 5 7 liters

Then 5x = 56, and x = 56/5 liters (of vinegar)
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