Gold is 19 times as heavy as water and copper is 9 times as heavy as water. In what ratio should these be mixed to get an alloy 16 times as heavy as water?
Choose the correct answer:
A) 1 : 2	B) 7 : 3	C) 4 : 1	D) 5 : 2	E) 6 : 5

Rationale: "g = 19 w c = 9 w let 1 gm of gold mixed with x gm of copper to get 1 + x gm of the alloy 1 gm gold + x gm copper = x + 1 gm of alloy 19 w + 9 wx = x + 1 * 16 w 19 + 9 x = 16 ( x + 1 ) x = 3 / 7 ratio of gold with copper = 1 : 3 / 7 = 7 : 3 answer is b"
Answer: B