SOLUTION: 22 carat gold is mixed with 18 carat gold in the ratio 1:2 to get x carat gold . then the value of x is ?

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Question 766848: 22 carat gold is mixed with 18 carat gold in the ratio 1:2 to get x carat gold . then the value of x is ?
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22 carat gold is mixed with 18 carat gold in the ratio 1:2 to get x carat gold . then the value of x is ?
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22*1 + 18*2 = x*3
x = 58/3