SOLUTION: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 9% vinegar and the second brand contains 14% vinegar. The chef wants to make 400 milliliters o

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Question 723830: A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 9% vinegar and the second brand contains 14% vinegar. The chef wants to make 400 milliliters of a dressing that is 11% vinegar. How much of each brand should she use?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Make your own. The two brands don't taste good together.
x+y=400
.09x+.14y=.11*(400)