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gold alloy problem

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  1. https://www.assignmentexpert.com/homework-answers/mathematics/algebra/question-32394
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  4. Question 987996: Gold and copper are heavier than water by 19 and 9 times respectively. In what proportion should they be mixed to form an alloy so that it will be heavier than water by 12 times?
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  6. Answer by htmentor(1029) About Me (Show Source):
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  8. Let x = the fraction of the gold alloy. Then 1-x will be the fraction of the copper alloy.
  9. So we can write the following equation:
  10. 19x + 9(1-x) = 12
  11. Solve for x:
  12. 10x = 3
  13. x = 3/10 = 0.3
  14. 1-x = 0.7
  15. So the proportion is 7:3 copper to gold
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