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A typical container of orange juice concentrate holds 12 fluids ounces (fl oz). The standard recipe is "Mix one can of concentrate with three cans of cold water".

Olivia has one gallon container to fill with orange juice. She uses the standard recipe. How much concentrate does she need? (One gallon 128 fl oz)

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The\ standard\ recipe\ is:\\\ 12\ fl\ oz\of\ orange\ juice\ concentrate\\ and\ 3\cdot 12=36\ fl\ oz\ of cold\ water\\so\ is\ 12+36=48\ fl\ oz\ of\ mix\\\\128:48=2 (2)/(3) \\\\Ans.\ Olivia\ need\ \ 2 (2)/(3)\ cans\ of\ orange\ juice\ concentrate.
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