In 3.5 Kg rod , there is 74% silver. If it is alloyed with a
0.5 Kg rod, the % of silver goes p to 84%. The percent of
silver in 0.5 Kg rod?

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In 3.5 Kg rod , there is 74% silver. If it is alloyed with a 0.5 Kg rod, the % of silver goes p to ..

Answer / stylus

In 3500gm rod 74% is silver = 2590gm
500gm rod is added total weight becomes 4000gm
In 4000gm 84% is silver =3360gm

diff in silver =770gm

So by adding 500gm of rod 770gm of silver is increased,
which is not possible.

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In 3.5 Kg rod , there is 74% silver. If it is alloyed with a 0.5 Kg rod, the % of silver goes p to ..

Answer / priya

The percentage of silver in 0.5 kg rod is 10.5%.

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In 3.5 Kg rod , there is 74% silver. If it is alloyed with a 0.5 Kg rod, the % of silver goes p to ..

Answer / arun

the mixture's silver content is 84%.........that is the avg
of both the silver contents is 84%........therefore
(74+x)/2=84.........which is equal to 94%...i think i am
correct!!!!!!!

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