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 738606: 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?


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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c = amount of the 30% copper alloy to use.
%2830%2Ac%2B20%2A25%29%2F%28c%2B25%29=27
Solve for c.