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Answer:
88 ounces
Explanation:
Let x represent the number of ounces of the less expensive alloy in the mix. Then the cost of the mix will be ...
6.75x +10(55) = 8(55+x)
110 = 1.25x . . . . . . subtract 440+6.75x
88 = x . . . . . . . . divide by 1.25
88 ounces of $6.75/oz silver must be used.