SOLUTION: a metallurgist has an alloy containing 26% aluminum and another containing 56% aluminum. how many pounds of each alloy must he use to make 48 pounds of a third alloy containing 51%

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Mixtures -> SOLUTION: a metallurgist has an alloy containing 26% aluminum and another containing 56% aluminum. how many pounds of each alloy must he use to make 48 pounds of a third alloy containing 51%      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 1006767: a metallurgist has an alloy containing 26% aluminum and another containing 56% aluminum. how many pounds of each alloy must he use to make 48 pounds of a third alloy containing 51% aluminum?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):