A chef is going to use a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 5% vinegar, and the second brand contains 15% vinegar: The chief wants to make 360 millimeters of a dressing that is 14% vinagar. How much of each brand should we use?

A chef is going to use a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 5% vinegar, and the second brand contains 15% vinegar: The chief wants to make 360 millimeters of a dressing that is 14% vinagar. How much of each brand should we use?

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

(REV)00th Edition

ISBN:9780395977224

Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Chapter3: Solving Equation And Problems

Section3.5: Equations With The Variable On Both Sides

Problem 10P

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