SOLUTION: A goldsmith combined an alloy that costs per ounce with an alloy that costs per ounce. How many ounces of each were used to make a mixture of oz costing per ounce?

Question 1154745: A goldsmith combined an alloy that costs per ounce with an alloy that costs per ounce. How many ounces of each were used to make a mixture of oz costing per ounce?
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Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A goldsmith combined an alloy that costs per ounce with an alloy that costs per ounce.
How many ounces of each were used to make a mixture of oz costing per ounce?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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