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

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Question 862676: 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?

First brand: milliliters
Second brand: milliliters

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
.10x + .05(280ml-x) = .06(480ml)
x = .01(480ml)/.05
x = 96ml of the 10% and 184ml of the 5%
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