document.write( "Question 908503: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 10% vinegar, and the second brand contains 15% vinegar. The chef wants to make 360 milliliters of a dressing that is
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a+b=360,
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\n" ); document.write( "10*(360-b)+15*b=4680
\n" ); document.write( "3600-10b+15*b=4680
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\n" ); document.write( "a=144 mL at 10%
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\n" ); document.write( "10*144+15*216=13*360
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