SOLUTION: An alloy weighing 20 lbs is 30% copper. How many pounds of another alloy, which is 80% copper must be added for the final alloy t be 60% copper.
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Question 121444: An alloy weighing 20 lbs is 30% copper. How many pounds of another alloy, which is 80% copper must be added for the final alloy t be 60% copper.
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An alloy weighing 20 lbs is 30% copper. How many pounds of another alloy, which is 80% copper must be added for the final alloy t be 60% copper.
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Let x = amt of 80% copper alloy must be added:
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The equation:
.30(20) + .80(x) = .60(x+20)
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