SOLUTION: How much of an alloy that is 30% copper should be mixed with 400 ounces of an alloy that is 70% copper in order to get an alloy that is 50% copper?

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Question 846073: How much of an alloy that is 30% copper should be mixed with 400 ounces of an alloy that is 70% copper in order to get an alloy that is 50% copper?
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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.3x+.7*400=.5*(300+x)
x=650

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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50% is the average of 30% and 70%, so it's an equal amount.
400 ounces.