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The per cent of pure gold in 14 carat gold is about 58.3%. A 14 carat gold ring weighs 7.6 grams. How many grams of pure gold are in the ring?

Given, the percentage of gold in 14 carat gold = 58.3%


Weight of 14 carat gold = 7.6 grams


Need to find out no.of grams in pure gold


⇒ Pure gold in 14 carat gold of 7.6g =


=


= 4.431g


Hence, pure gold in 7.6g of 14 carat gold is equal to 4.431g


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