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Hi,
second coin is 1mm thick and 30mm diameter, and first coin is 2mm thick and 15mm diameter. I didn't understand why second coin is double weight.
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Hi,
second coin is 1mm thick and 30mm diameter, and first coin is 2mm thick and 15mm diameter. I didn't understand why second coin is double weight.

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Weight of aluminium=w, weight of silver 2w, ;it is given w+2w=30; so w=10
now volume of aluminium =v (assume) = volume of of silver
total volume = 2v

Second case
(volume of new coin ):volume of old coin =(π*((30²)/4)))*1/(π*((15²)/4))*2= (π*((15²*2²)/4)))*1/(π*((15²)/4))*2)=2:1

so volume of new coin = 2 total volume of 1st coin = 4V
Now weight of aluminium =weight of volume v in coin 1 = 10 gm
so weight of aluminium in coin 2 = 40 gm

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Since weight = volume x density, we need to be careful when equating weight anywhere as the two metals have different densities.
It is given that silver is twice as heavy as aluminium. So, for the same volume, silver is denser.

Now, in the first case, the coin is made up of half silver and half aluminium (volume is same) --> Weight of aluminium in coin = 10 and silver = 20 (because silver : aluminium in weight = 2:1)

For half coin --> 0.5*pi*\((15/2)^2\)*2 (volume) -> wt of aluminium = 10 gms
For 1 unit of volume = 10/[0.5*pi*\((15/2)^2\)*2]
For new coin -> pi*\((30/2)^2\)*1 -> multiple above by this new volume to get --> 40
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I have edited the question and the solution by adding more details to enhance its clarity. I hope it is now easier to understand.
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A right circular cylinder-shaped coin made of an aluminum-silver alloy weighs 30 grams and has a diameter of 15 mm and a height of 2 mm. The coin contains equal volumes of aluminum and silver, with silver being twice as heavy as aluminum. What is the weight of a pure aluminum circular cylinder-shaped coin with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 1 mm?

A. 36 grams
B. 40 grams
C. 42 grams
D. 48 grams
E. 80 grams


Let \(s\) be the weight of silver and \(a\) be the weight of aluminum in the first coin. Since \(s + a = 30\), and silver is twice as heavy as aluminum, we can write \(2a + a = 30\), which simplifies to \(a=10\) grams. Therefore, the weight of the aluminum in the coin is 10 grams. If the coin were made of pure aluminum, then its weight would be 20 grams since it contains equal volumes of aluminum and silver.

The volume of the first coin is \(\pi*r^2*h = \pi*(\frac{15}{2})^2*2 =\pi*\frac{225}{2}\).

The volume of the second coin is \(\pi r^2 h = \pi*(\frac{30}{2})^2*1 =\pi*225\).

Since the first coin, if it were made of pure aluminum, would weigh 20 grams. we can conclude that the second coin, which is twice as large as the first, weighs 40 grams.


Answer: B

I don't understand about the aluminum weight being 20 instead of 10 grams? Please explain

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A right circular cylinder-shaped coin made of an aluminum-silver alloy weighs 30 grams and has a diameter of 15 mm and a height of 2 mm. The coin contains equal volumes of aluminum and silver, with silver being twice as heavy as aluminum. What is the weight of a pure aluminum circular cylinder-shaped coin with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 1 mm?

A. 36 grams
B. 40 grams
C. 42 grams
D. 48 grams
E. 80 grams


Let \(s\) be the weight of silver and \(a\) be the weight of aluminum in the first coin. Since \(s + a = 30\), and silver is twice as heavy as aluminum, we can write \(2a + a = 30\), which simplifies to \(a=10\) grams. Therefore, the weight of the aluminum in the coin is 10 grams. If the coin were made of pure aluminum, then its weight would be 20 grams since it contains equal volumes of aluminum and silver.

The volume of the first coin is \(\pi*r^2*h = \pi*(\frac{15}{2})^2*2 =\pi*\frac{225}{2}\).

The volume of the second coin is \(\pi r^2 h = \pi*(\frac{30}{2})^2*1 =\pi*225\).

Since the first coin, if it were made of pure aluminum, would weigh 20 grams. we can conclude that the second coin, which is twice as large as the first, weighs 40 grams.


Answer: B

I don't understand about the aluminum weight being 20 instead of 10 grams? Please explain

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The first coin is half aluminum and half silver by volume. The aluminum part weighs 10 grams. The the solution says, IF the coin were made of pure aluminum, then its weight would be 20 grams.

Does this make sense ?
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A right circular cylinder-shaped coin made of an aluminum-silver alloy weighs 30 grams and has a diameter of 15 mm and a height of 2 mm. The coin contains equal volumes of aluminum and silver, with silver being twice as heavy as aluminum. What is the weight of a pure aluminum circular cylinder-shaped coin with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 1 mm?

A. 36 grams
B. 40 grams
C. 42 grams
D. 48 grams
E. 80 grams

I have done this problem using mixture table. Please can any expert (@bunuel) weigh in and let me know if this approach is accurate?

From the first coin - ALUMINIUM is 10g/30g = 33% (For easier calculation I would approximate it to 30%)
From the second coin- ALUMINIUM is 100% as the second coin is pure aluminum.
We also know the total weight of the first coin = 30g.
I would assume for a moment that I am combining the two coins to get a "mean value" and will then end up using that mean value to find the weight of the coin.

1st coin..........2nd coin

30%..............100%
.........70%(mean value)...........
30.................(70-30=40)

All the values in pink are the information provided by the question. The mean value in blue can be found by subtracting 30 from 100. The value in green is the answer we have found out. Hence, the weight of the 2nd coin will be 40%.
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A right circular cylinder-shaped coin made of an aluminum-silver alloy weighs 30 grams and has a diameter of 15 mm and a height of 2 mm. The coin contains equal volumes of aluminum and silver, with silver being twice as heavy as aluminum. What is the weight of a pure aluminum circular cylinder-shaped coin with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 1 mm?

A. 36 grams
B. 40 grams
C. 42 grams
D. 48 grams
E. 80 grams
­Bunuel - such questions would be classified as geomtery right? I could find them in the sectional test for GMAT Focus Edition on the Club Practice Tests - request your team to check and remove these Qs from the selection if my understanding is correct to avoid confusion. 

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A right circular cylinder-shaped coin made of an aluminum-silver alloy weighs 30 grams and has a diameter of 15 mm and a height of 2 mm. The coin contains equal volumes of aluminum and silver, with silver being twice as heavy as aluminum. What is the weight of a pure aluminum circular cylinder-shaped coin with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 1 mm?

A. 36 grams
B. 40 grams
C. 42 grams
D. 48 grams
E. 80 grams
­Bunuel - such questions would be classified as geomtery right? I could find them in the sectional test for GMAT Focus Edition on the Club Practice Tests - request your team to check and remove these Qs from the selection if my understanding is correct to avoid confusion. 

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So , just to confirm these type of questions do not come under GMAT focus Edition right ?


I think that if the formula is provided, the question could be perfectly valid for the new edition of the GMAT.
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