SOLUTION: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 5% vinegar, and the second brand contains 10% vinegar. The chef wants to make 280 milliliters

Question 862655: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 5% vinegar, and the second brand contains 10% vinegar. The chef wants to make 280 milliliters of a dressing that is 6% vinegar. How much of each brand should she use?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

.10x+ .05(280ml - x) = .06(280ml)

        x = .01(280ml)/.05. = 56ml amount of the 10%.  224ml of the 5% 

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