Problema Solution
A chef is using a mixture of two brands of Italian dressing. The first brand contains 10% vinegar, and the second brand contains 15% vinegar. The chef wants to make 350 milliliters of a dressing that is 14% vinegar. How much of each brand should she use?
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(70,280)
The equations are x+y=350
0.1x+0.15y =49
So 10% vinegar = 70 ml
15% vinegar = 280 ml