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10-karat gold is a mixture of pure gold and other metals. One ounce of 10-karat gold contains 0.42
ounce of pure gold.
a. If a 10-karat gold bracelet weighs 2.6 ounces, how many ounces of pure gold does it contain?
b. If a 10-karat gold earring weighs 0.5 ounce, how many ounces of pure gold does it contain?
a. The bracelet contains ounce(s) of pure gold.
(Type a whole number or a decimal.)
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