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17 December, 01:34

How much of an alloy that is 20 % copper should be mixed with 400 ounces of an alloy that is 70 % copper in order to get an alloy that is 40 % copper?

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  1. 17 December, 04:01
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    You have 400 ounces of 70% copper. How much 20% copper must be mixed in to make 40% copper.

    400 *.70 +.20 x =.40 * (400 + x)

    280 +.20 x = 160 +.40 x

    120 =.20 x

    x = 600 ounces of 40% copper.
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