document.write( "Question 1035164: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 6% vinegar, and the second brand contains 11% vinegar. The chef wants to make 210 milliliters of a dressing that is 8% vinegar. How much of each brand should she use? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #649806 by jorel555(1290)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let n be the amount of 6% mixture: \n" ); document.write( ".06(n)+.11(210-n)=.08(210) \n" ); document.write( ".06n+23.1-.11n=16.8 \n" ); document.write( ".05n=6.3 \n" ); document.write( "n=6.3/.05=126ml of .06 mixture, and 84 ml of .11 mixture needed!!!!!!!!! \n" ); document.write( " |