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An alloy of copper is 10% copper and weighs 25 pounds. A second alloy is 18% copper. How much (to the nearest lb.) of the second alloy must be added to the first alloy to get a …

An alloy of copper is 10% copper and weighs 25 pounds. A second alloy is 18% copper. How much (to the nearest lb.) of the second alloy must be added to the first alloy to get a …
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An alloy of copper is 10% copper and weighs 25 pounds. A second alloy is 18% copper. How much (to the nearest lb.) of the second alloy must be added to the first alloy to get a 13% mixture.

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You need 15 pounds of copper to get a 13% mixture
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