SOLUTION: how many ounces of a 35% silver alloy must be melted with an alloy of 65% silver to produce 20 ounces of a 41% silver alloy?

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Question 547860: how many ounces of a 35% silver alloy must be melted with an alloy of 65% silver to produce 20 ounces of a 41% silver alloy?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(35%)(x) + (65%)(20 - x) = (41%)(20)