. An alloy of silver and gold weigh 15 oz in air and 14 oz in water. Assume that silver loses 1/10 of its weight in water and gold loses 1/18 of its weight, how many gold is in the alloy? (PAST ECE BOARD) 11.25 oz с. 10.35 oz d. 10.25 oz а. b. 12.50 oz

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27. An alloy of silver and gold weigh 15 oz in air and 14 oz in
water. Assume that silver loses 1/10 of its weight in water and
gold loses 1/18 of its weight, how many gold is in the alloy?
(PAST ECE BOARD)
11.25 oz
c. 10.35 oz
d. 10.25 oz
а.
b.
12.50 oz
Transcribed Image Text:27. An alloy of silver and gold weigh 15 oz in air and 14 oz in water. Assume that silver loses 1/10 of its weight in water and gold loses 1/18 of its weight, how many gold is in the alloy? (PAST ECE BOARD) 11.25 oz c. 10.35 oz d. 10.25 oz а. b. 12.50 oz
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