SOLUTION: How many Kgs of a 45% alloy can be added to 62kgs of a 60% alloy will make a 50% alloy?

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Question 1035662: How many Kgs of a 45% alloy can be added to 62kgs of a 60% alloy will make a 50% alloy?
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How many Kgs of a 45% alloy can be added to 62kgs of a 60% alloy will make a 50% alloy?
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Add k kgs.
45k + 60*62 = (k + 62)*50