SOLUTION: nontoxic furniture polish can be made by combining vinegar and olive oil. The amount of oil should be five times the amount of vinegar. How much of each ingredient is needed in ord

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Question 1165372: nontoxic furniture polish can be made by combining vinegar and olive oil. The amount of oil should be five times the amount of vinegar. How much of each ingredient is needed in order to make 33 oz of furniture​ polish?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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    x + 5x = 33 oz.


Solve for x, where x is the volume of vinegar in fluid ounces.