SOLUTION: A container has one gallon of vinegar and 2 gallons of oil. In order to change the mixture to 1/4 vinegar, how much oil should be added?

Question 1123372: A container has one gallon of vinegar and 2 gallons of oil. In order to change the mixture to 1/4 vinegar, how much oil should be added?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Initial Mixture
1 Gallon Vinegar
3 Gallon Mixture

New Mixture
x Gallons of Added Oil
1 Gallon Vinegar from before
Vinegar
-

--------Add 1 gallon of oil
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