SOLUTION: A silversmith combines 40 oz. of pure silver that costs $8.00 per ounce with 200 oz. of a silver alloy that costs $3.50 per ounce. Find the selling price of the mixture.

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Question 98920: A silversmith combines 40 oz. of pure silver that costs $8.00 per ounce with 200 oz. of a silver alloy that costs $3.50 per ounce. Find the selling price of the mixture.
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($8.00)(40oz)+($3.50)(200oz)
$320 + $700=$1050 (selling price)