SOLUTION: Gold is 19 times heavier than water. Copper is 9 times heavier than water. In what ratio should they be mixed so that the alloy is 15 times heavier than water?

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Question 2508: Gold is 19 times heavier than water. Copper is 9 times heavier than water. In what ratio should they be mixed so that the alloy is 15 times heavier than water?

Answer by borzeya(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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19 15 9
4 6
GOLD MUST BE===>>>6 TİMES
COPPER MUST BE===>>>4 TİMES