SOLUTION: How many grams of pure gold must be mixed with 40% gold alloy to produce 100 grams of 52% alloy?
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Question 994496: How many grams of pure gold must be mixed with 40% gold alloy to produce 100 grams of 52% alloy?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = grams of pure gold needed
= grams of gold in 40% alloy
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20 grams of pure gold are needed
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