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Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. How many grams of a 90% silver alloy would you need in order to mix it with sterling silver to obtain 500 grams of a 91% silver alloy.

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200 grams of sterling silver is needed to make the 91℅ alloy

An equation is mathematical expression that contains an equals symbol. Equations are contain algebra. Algebra is used in maths when you do not know the exact number in a calculation.

given, x + y =500

The number of grams of pure silver in x plus the number of grams of pure silver in y is equal to the number of grams of pure silver in the 500 grams.

The pure silver is given in percentage forms.

Hence, 92.5% (x) + 90% (y) =91% (500)

Substitute y by 500−x in the last equation to write

92.5% (x) + 90% (500−x) =91% (500)

Simplify and solve

92.5x+45000−90x=45500

x=200 grams.

Hence, 200 grams of Sterling Silver is needed to make the 91% alloy.

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