SOLUTION: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 5% vinegar, and the second brand contains 15% vinegar. The chef wants to make 280 milliliters
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Question 821686: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 5% vinegar, and the second brand contains 15% vinegar. The chef wants to make 280 milliliters of a dressing that is 9% vinegar. How much of each brand should she use?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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5x + 15y = 9*280
x + y = 280
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5x + 15y = 2520
x + y = 280
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x= 168 ml of 5%
y= 112 ml of 15%
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