document.write( "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? \r
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document.write( ".10x + .05(280ml-x) = .06(480ml)
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document.write( "             x = .01(480ml)/.05
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document.write( "             x = 96ml of the 10% and  184ml  of the 5% \n" );
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