Two different gasohol mixtures are available. One contains 5% alcohol and the other 12% alcohol. How much each should be mixed to obtain 1000 gal of gasohol containing 10% alcohol?

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Two different gasohol mixtures are available. One contains 5% alcohol and the other 12% alcohol. How much each should be mixed to obtain 1000 gal of gasohol containing 10% alcohol?

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