SOLUTION: How much of an alloy with 30% copper must be added to 25 pounds of a second alloy which is 20% copper to create a 27% alloy?
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Question 356282
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How much of an alloy with 30% copper must be added to 25 pounds of a second alloy which is 20% copper to create a 27% alloy?
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Here is your equation:
0.30x + 25(0.20) = 0.27(x + 25)
Can you finish?