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A gold ornament contains 75% gold by purity. Its purity expressed in carats is:

1. 18
2. 16
3. 24
4. 20

Correct answer: 18

Solution

Since 24 carat corresponds to 100% gold, 75% gold equals 0.75 * 24 = 18 carat.

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