Problema Solution
A 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 57 oz of furniture polish?
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Let
x = the amount of vinegar in oz
y = the amount of oil in oz
y = 5x
x + y = 57
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x = 9.5 oz vinegar
y = 47.5 oz olive oil
9.5 oz of vinegar and 47.5 oz of olive oil should be used to make the 57 oz of furniture polish.