Question

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?

Answer 1

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 7.6 g = `7.6 xx 58.3/100`

= `443.08/100`

= 4.431 g

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