document.write( "Question 741912: How many pounds of a metal containing 35% nickel would be needed to melt and mix with another metal containing 65% nickel to get 50 pounds of a metal containing 50% nickel? \n" ); document.write( "
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.35x+.65y=.5*50,
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\n" ); document.write( "x=25., y=25.
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