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A container holds 0.7 liters of oil and vinegar. 3/4 of the mixture is vinegar. How many liters of vinegar are in the container? Express your answer as a decimal

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Answer:

0.525 liters

Step-by-step explanation:

To know the number of liters of vinegar, we need to calculate how many liters is 3/4 of 0.7 liters, so:


(3)/(4)*0.7=(3*0.7)/(4)=0.525\text{ liters}

Therefore, there are 0.525 liters of vinegar in the container.

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