SOLUTION: Thirty ounces of pure silver are added to 60 oz of a silver alloy that is 10% silver. What is the percent concentration of the resulting alloy?

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Question 848356: Thirty ounces of pure silver are added to 60 oz of a silver alloy that is 10% silver. What is the percent concentration of the resulting alloy?


Amount A Percent P Pure Q
My work: Pure siliver 30 oz

10% alloy 60 oz .10

Mixture



I dont know what I am supposed to do after. Please help and thank you.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Total amount of silver?
Total amount of alloy?
Concentration of silver is

Now you know what to do.

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