SOLUTION: An alloy is made of 62% of copper, 24% lead, and 14% tin. If 84.2 # of copper is used in a batch how many pounds of the alloy can be made?

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Question 1021297: An alloy is made of 62% of copper, 24% lead, and 14% tin. If 84.2 # of copper is used in a batch how many pounds of the alloy can be made?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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M is the amount of the alloy.