SOLUTION: In 2000, the internataional price of gold was $270 per ounce, and the international price of silver was $5 per ounce. Suppose gold and silver were mixed to obtain 15 ounces of an

Question 513240: In 2000, the internataional price of gold was $270 per ounce, and the international price of silver was $5 per ounce. Suppose gold and silver were mixed to obtain 15 ounces of an alloy worth $164 per ounce. Let g represent the amount of gold used in alloy. Write an equation to solve this problem.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
given:
The final cost of ounces of alloy is

( g is in ounces )

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