A metalworker has a metal alloy that is 25% copper and another alloy that is 65% copper. How many kilograms of each alloy should the metalworker combine to create 50 kg of a 57% copper alloy?

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.25 x + .65 y = .57 * 50
x+y = 50

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A metalworker has a metal alloy that is 25% copper and another alloy that is 65% copper. How many kilograms of each alloy should the metalworker combine to create 50 kg of a 57% copper alloy?

Damon · Answer

.25 x + .65 y = .57 * 50 x+y = 50