document.write( "Question 462759: how much of an alloy that is 10% copper should be mixed with 400 ounces of an alloy that is 80% copper in order to get an alloy that is 30% copper \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #317238 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! .1r+.8(400)=.3(r+400) \n" ); document.write( ".1r+320=.3r+120 \n" ); document.write( ".2r=200 \n" ); document.write( "r=200/.2=1000 \n" ); document.write( "You need 1000 ozs. of 10% copper for your mix. \n" ); document.write( "1400x.3=420 \n" ); document.write( "100+320=420.. \n" ); document.write( " |