SOLUTION: An alloy which weighs 118 kg is 10 percent silver. How much silver must be added to produce a metal that is 25 % silver?
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Question 555639: An alloy which weighs 118 kg is 10 percent silver. How much silver must be added to produce a metal that is 25 % silver?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = kg of silver to be added
kg of silver in 10% alloy
23.6 kg of silver must be added
check:
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