SOLUTION: How many ounces of pure silver must be added to 36 OZ of 60% pure silver to make an alloy that is 76% pure silver ?

SOLUTION: How many ounces of pure silver must be added to 36 OZ of 60% pure silver to make an alloy that is 76% pure silver ?

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Question 847910: How many ounces of pure silver must be added to 36 OZ of 60% pure silver to make an alloy that is 76% pure silver ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.6*36+x=.76(36+x)
x = 24.
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