SOLUTION: a metallurgist needs to make 12.4 lb. of an alloy containing 50% gold. he is going to melt and combine one metal that is 60% gold with another metal that is 40% gold. how much of
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Question 825690: a metallurgist needs to make 12.4 lb. of an alloy containing 50% gold. he is going to melt and combine one metal that is 60% gold with another metal that is 40% gold. how much of each should he use? Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):