Question 1068330: for thousands of years, gold has been considered one of earths most precious metals. one hundred percent pure gold is 24-karat gold, which is too soft to be made into jewelry. in the united states, most gold jewelry is 14-karat gold, approximately 58% gold. if 18-katat gold is 75% gold and 12-karat gold is 50% gold, how much of each should be used to make a 14-karatgol bracelet weighing 300 grams
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! for thousands of years, gold has been considered one of earths most precious metals.
one hundred percent pure gold is 24-karat gold, which is too soft to be made into jewelry.
in the united states, most gold jewelry is 14-karat gold, approximately 58% gold.
if 18-katat gold is 75% gold and 12-karat gold is 50% gold, how much of each should be used to make a 14-karatgol bracelet weighing 300 grams?
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 * 300 = 175 grams of gold
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