SOLUTION: How many ounces of pure gold must be added to five ounces of something that is 1% gold in order that the mixture is 6% gold?
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Question 326123
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How many ounces of pure gold must be added to five ounces of something that is 1% gold in order that the mixture is 6% gold?
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Let X be the number of ounces of 100% gold.
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