GRE Math Review Example 2.7.5

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Didn’t quite follow this question and the solution given, unfortunately. Can someone help elucidate the same? Thank you!

question says → mixture of vinegar+oil=12grams
mixture is 40%vinegar
so, vinegar in mixture = 12*40/100=4.8grams

Now question says how much oil should be added to make mixture with only 25%vinegar.
so now lets says x grams of oil is added to mixture

therefore, 4.8/(12+x)=25/100
4.8*4=12+x
x=19.2-12
x=7.2

Thank you, this is super helpful, Akshat :slight_smile: