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Find the percentage of pure gold in 22-carat gold, if 24-carat gold is 100% pure.

22-carat gold contains 22 parts out of 24 parts.


 


∴ Percentage of pure gold in 22-carat gold


 


Hence, 22-carat gold contains of pure gold.


 

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