Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321825535
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Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - Review Exercises - Page 188: 24

Answer

$\frac{5}{12}$

Work Step by Step

10 carat gold. It has all 10 part gold and 14 parts alloy. No write the fraction which shows the portion that is gold. $\frac{Parts of Gold}{Parts of gold + parts of alloy} = \frac{10}{10+14} = \frac{10}{24} = \frac{10\div2}{24\div2} = \frac{5}{12}$ Ans is $\frac{5}{12}$
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