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How many ounces of pure gold must be added to five ounces of something that is 1% gol
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Could you please tell me how to set up the following problem?
How many ounces of pure gold must be added to five ounces of something that is 1% gold in order that the mixture is 6% gold?
Thanks! Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How many ounces of pure gold must be added to five ounces of something that is 1% gold in order that the mixture is 6% gold?
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Let x = amt of pure gold required
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Here is the thought process on this:
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The resulting amt will = (x+5)
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The resulting gold amt = .06(x+5)
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Pure gold per cent is 1.0x or just x:
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A simple equation:
.01(5) + 1.0x = .06(x+5)
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Can you solve this now?
