How much water and how much pure vinegar should be mixed to produce 10 cups of a mixture that is 60% vinegar? How much pure vinegar and how much 60% vinegar solution should be mixed to produce 10 cups of a mixture that is 70% vinegar?

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    1. How much water and how much pure vinegar should be mixed to produce 10 cups of a mixture

      that is 60% vinegar?

    2. How much pure vinegar and how much 60% vinegar solution should be mixed to produce 10 cups

      of a mixture that is 70% vinegar?

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