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Question 1005947: how many g of gold should coin of 38% gold be if when combined with 3 g of pure gold, it forms a metal that is 78% gold Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = grams of 38% gold needed = grams of gold in 38% gold
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1.65 grams of 38% gold are needed
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