document.write( "Question 327116: How much of an alloy that is 40% zinc should be added to 75 pounds of an alloy that is 65% zinc to get an alloy that is 50% zinc? \n" ); document.write( "
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Try the following equation letting A = amount of allow you need to find.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "0.40A + 75(0.65) = 0.50(A + 75)\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Solve for A.
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