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Ametalworker has a metal alloy that is 30? % copper and another alloy that is 55? % copper. how many kilograms of each alloy should the metalworker combine to create 90 kg of a 50? % copper? alloy?

16. you're planning to buy a boat, a motor, and some miscellaneous boating equipment. the boat costs $325, the motor costs $225, and the equipment costs $79. if you've saved $438 toward these purchases, how much more do you need to save? a. $181 b. $281 c. $291 d. $191

Which measure is equivalent to 110 ml? 0.0110 l 0.110 l 1.10 l 11,000 l