SOLUTION: 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

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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?

First brand: milliliters
Second brand: milliliters
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

.10x + .05(280ml-x) = .06(480ml)

             x = .01(480ml)/.05

             x = 96ml of the 10% and  184ml 280-96%29ml of the 5%