SOLUTION: In 2000, the internataional price of gold was $270 per ounce, and the international price of silver was $5 per ounce. Suppose gold and silver were mixed to obtain 15 ounces of an

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Question 513240: In 2000, the internataional price of gold was $270 per ounce, and the international price of silver was $5 per ounce. Suppose gold and silver were mixed to obtain 15 ounces of an alloy worth $164 per ounce. Let g represent the amount of gold used in alloy. Write an equation to solve this problem.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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given:
The final cost of +15+ ounces of alloy is
+15%2A164+=+2460+
+270g+%2B+5%2A%2815+-+g%29+=+2460+ ( g is in ounces )