document.write( "Question 201441: A goldsmith combined pure gold that cost $400 per ounce with an alloy of gold that costs $150 per ounce. How many ounces of each were used to make 50 oz of gold alloy that that costs $250 per ounce? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #151661 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 400x+150(50-x)=250*50 \n" ); document.write( "400x+7500-150x+12500 \n" ); document.write( "250x=5000 \n" ); document.write( "x=20 \n" ); document.write( "$400=20 oz \n" ); document.write( "$150=30 oz \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "400*20=8000 \n" ); document.write( "150*30=4500 \n" ); document.write( "total= 12500 \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "12500/50=250 \n" ); document.write( " |