document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=943103>Question 943103</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\">  Gold is alloyed with different metals to make it hard enough to be used in jewelry. The amount of gold present in a gold alloy is measured in 24ths called karats. 24-karat gold is 2424 or 100% gold. Similarly, 18-karat gold is 1824 or 75% gold. How many ounces of 18-karat gold should be added to an amount of 12-karat gold to make 4 ounces of 14-karat gold?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "let x=amt of 18 karat gold should be added<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4-x=amt of 12 karat gold should be added<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".75x+.50(4-x)=4*7/12<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".75x+2-.50x=7/3<BR>\n" );
document.write( ".25x=7/3-6/3=1/3<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=1/(3*.25)=1/.75=4/3<BR>\n" );
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