Asked by Anonymous
A chef is going to use 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
250
milliliters of a dressing that is
9%
vinegar. How much of each brand should she use?
6%
vinegar, and the second brand contains
11%
vinegar. The chef wants to make
250
milliliters of a dressing that is
9%
vinegar. How much of each brand should she use?
Answers
Answered by
Steve
add up the vinegar in each part:
.06x + .11(250-x) = .09(250)
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.06x + .11(250-x) = .09(250)
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