gold is 10 times as heavy as water and copper is 5 times as heavy as water . in what ratio should these be mixed to get an alloy 8 times as heavy as water ?
"g = 10 w c = 5 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 10 w + 5 wx = x + 1 * 8 w 10 + 5 x = 8 ( x + 1 ) x = 2 / 3 ratio of gold with copper = 1 : 2 / 3 = 3 : 2 answer is a"
divide(subtract(8, 5), subtract(10, 8))